How to apply for Area Agency on Aging 3 Benefits Enrollment Counseling (Hardin County) in Ohio
Area Agency on Aging 3 (Lima) — Benefits Enrollment Centre / Medicare counselling
Who it's for
Free help from Area Agency on Aging 3 to find and sign up for benefits you may already qualify for. Counsellors walk Hardin County residents through Medicare basics and Part D prescription drug plans, and check whether you qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy, also called Extra Help. Extra Help can pay your Part D monthly premium, lower what you pay for prescriptions at the pharmacy, and close the coverage gap. Eligibility for Extra Help is based on your monthly income and your assets. Call 419-222-7723 or 1-800-653-7723 and a team member will check whether you qualify.
The counselling itself is free to Hardin County residents age 60 and older, with no income test. The benefits it helps you apply for do have their own tests — Extra Help is decided on monthly income and assets, and the Social Security Administration makes that decision, not the agency. Not legal or financial advice.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Medicare card
- A list of your current prescriptions
- Rough figures for your monthly income and savings
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 419-222-7723
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging 3 Benefits Enrollment Counseling (Hardin County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need medicare card, a list of your current prescriptions, rough figures for your monthly income and savings — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
as needed
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.
