Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Welcome to East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans Open Enrollment
The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and can assist with your Medicare needs. The Agency wants to remind Medicare Beneficiaries that the Medicare Open Enrollment period begins October 15th and runs through December 7th.
This enrollment period is to enroll in Prescription Drug Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025.
You will be asked to complete a drug worksheet prior to your appointment. Please call the agency at 785-242-7200 to request a worksheet or come into the office and pick one up at 117 S Main Ottawa, KS. You can also find the worksheet on the website under the Medicare tab.
Note: once worksheet is returned and a plan comparison is run you will be contacted to set up an appointment.
WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCOMODATE WALK-IN MEDICARE APPOINTMENTS
Are you getting ready to turn 65? Or do you need more information on how Medicare works?
This is a great place to start!
ECKAAA hosts FREE New to Medicare educational sessions the second Wednesday of the following months; January, April, July and October. The sessions start at 10a.m. and are held at the main office, 117 S Main Street in Ottawa. To register, call 785-242-7200!
Ask about events that may be scheduled in our other counties if the Ottawa location does not work for you!
For more Medicare information, resources, and forms be sure to search our Medicare resources tab!!
Our Mission
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The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging has provided services in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, and Osage Counties since 1973. The agency works to coordinate and provide programs and services to older adults and caregivers in order to improve quality of life and to support their independence, self-sufficiency, health, and
The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging has provided services in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, and Osage Counties since 1973. The agency works to coordinate and provide programs and services to older adults and caregivers in order to improve quality of life and to support their independence, self-sufficiency, health, and dignity. We strive to be advocates for services that respond to the needs of our clients; whether that be through in-home services, congregate and home delivered meals, case management, legal assistance, health and wellness programs, caregiver support or help with accessing community resources. Our Community Developmental Disability Organization, (CDDO) also allows us to provide services to those with development disabilities in CF, FR and OS counties. We offer a multitude of services through our own programs and collaborate with other community agencies to help fill gaps when individuals need additional services. Our mission is to always provide support and find solutions for those we serve.
Leslea Rockers
Executive Director
Mission Statement
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The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging will serve as the single, highly accessible, point of entry for people of all ages, abilities, and income levels and their caregivers living in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, and Osage counties that are seeking help in maintaining their health, independence, and dignity. In pursuit o
The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging will serve as the single, highly accessible, point of entry for people of all ages, abilities, and income levels and their caregivers living in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, and Osage counties that are seeking help in maintaining their health, independence, and dignity. In pursuit of healthy lifestyles and dignified self-sufficiency, the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging will empower Kansans to make informed choices about their services and supports and help to coordinate and provide varied programs and services paid by federal, state, and local dollars, as well as, client contributions and co-pays, and other grant/contract sources.
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Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
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We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. Your contribution today helps us make a difference. Please consider making a charitable contribution so that others might also benefit. Every donation is very much appreciated and may be tax deductible as our agency is a 501(c)(3) non-profit identified by the Internal Revenue Service.