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Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities Maryland Access Point (MAP)
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Programs and Services
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MAP/Information & Assistance
Long Term Services & Supports Maryland Energy Assistance Renters’ Tax Credit Homeowners’ Tax Credit Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Food Supplement Assistance applying for FIA Programs Medicare Prescription Drug
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MAP Locations MAP Contact Information Carroll MAP Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities 125 Stoner Avenue Westminster, MD 21157Phone: Website: County/Counties Served: Carroll Centers for Independent Living (CIL) The Freedom Center Co-located that the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities every Monday and Wednesday, 8am – 4pm. Phone: (301) Fax: (301) Website: County/Counties Served: Frederick, Carroll
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MAP Locations MAP Contact Information Baltimore County MAP Baltimore County Department of Aging 611 Central Avenue Towson, MD 21204Phone: Website: County/Counties Served: Baltimore Centers for Independent Living (CIL) The Image Center of Maryland 300 East. Joppa Road, Suite 302 Towson, MD Phone: Fax: Website:
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MAP Locations MAP Contact Information Baltimore City MAP Office of Aging and CARE Services 417 East Fayette Street Baltimore, MD 21202Phone: Website: health.baltimorecity.gov/programs/seniors County/Counties Served: Baltimore City Centers for Independent Living (CIL) The Image Center of Maryland 300 East. Joppa Road, Suite 302 Towson, MD Phone: Fax: Website:
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Knowing When to Stop Driving
Older Driver Safety classes MVA – Medical Review Process Resources available through AARP Online Seminar, “We Need to Talk”
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Transportation Options
Carroll County Carroll Transit System – local transportation provider (410) Transportation ticket books available at the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities at a reduced rate Eligible: Older adults and adults with disabilities Veterans Shuttle Transportation Program Contact (410)
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Transportation Options
Baltimore County Maryland Transit Administration Offers reduced fares for older adults and adults with disabilities Mobility/Paratransit For citizens who are unable to use Local Bus, Metro/Subway or Light Rail service CountyRide Baltimore County residents 60+ and adults with disabilities 18-59; two trips per week
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Transportation Options
Baltimore City Maryland Transit Administration Offers reduced fares for older adults and adults with disabilities Mobility/Paratransit For citizens who are unable to use Local Bus, Metro/Subway or Light Rail service Taxi Card Program Provides eligible individuals with a monthly subsidy for taxi cab transportation. or
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Medical Assistance Transportation
Medical Assistance (MA) Transportation provides transport to non-emergency medical appointments for eligible residents who have no other means of transportation. You may be eligible for Medical Assistance Transportation if you: • Have full MA coverage Have no other transportation available
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Veteran Services Program
Collaborate with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Service Organizations in securing benefits for Veterans. Assist Veterans with obtaining their military discharge (DD214). Help with preparing and submitting compensation/pension claims to the Veterans Benefits Administration.
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Veteran Services Program
Link veterans to the VA Healthcare system, advocate for veterans and their families and connect veterans to other community agencies, services and providers. Track claims and assist with additional development requests made by the Veterans Benefits Administration. Assist with denied claims by filing Notices of Disagreement or filing Appeals to reverse the negative decision
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Veteran Assistance Program
In FY2017, received a grant from a local foundation to assist Carroll County Veterans with: Emergency housing Other emergency needs Training Completing shelter intakes for homeless Veterans Connect Veterans to other community and/or VA resources
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Veterans Shuttle Transportation Program
The Veteran’s Shuttle provides service to specified Veterans Administration (VA) medical sites. There is no cost to the veteran or his/her personal care assistant for the Shuttle Program. Veterans contact BOAD to register Transportation is scheduled through and provided by CTS
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Additional Programs Family Caregiver Support Program Senior Care
Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy State Health Insurance Assistance Program Senior Medicare Patrol Home & Community Based Services Programs Legal Aid Services Guardianship Program Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Chronic Disease Self-Management Home Delivered Meals Congregate Meal Program Senior & Community Centers
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Carroll County Bureau of
Contact Information Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities 125 Stoner Avenue Westminster, MD 21157 (410) State MAP Website 844-MAP-Link
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