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Pictured: Area IV Agency on aging staff.

Medicare Counseling

Need help with the Medicare Maze? The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offers benefit counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families/caregivers. SHIP counselors provide education to empower beneficiaries to make informed decisions.

Rocky's Agency on Aging SHIP Counselors are trained in Medicare eligibility, benefits, and coverage options. SHIP counselors are not connected with any insurance company and are not licensed to sell insurance. SHIP counselors can assist you with:

  • Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan comparisons
  • Supplemental (Medigap) Insurance
  • Medicare Advantage Health Plans
  • Related types of health insurance benefits including Medicaid

 

Information and Assistance

Rocky's Agency on Aging Information, Assistance and Referral resource specialists help senior citizens and adults with disabilities access the information and services they need to live independently and with dignity.

Our resource specialists are advocates who link seniors and adults with disabilities, their caregivers and family members to public programs and community resources, including:

  • Health
  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Food
  • In-home assistance
  • Legal resources

Additional Resources

Local Resource Guides

Senior Resource Guide Helena Area 

Senior Resource Directory: Gallatin County

Montana 211

 

Options Counseling

What is Options Counseling for Successful Aging? Counselors from Rocky's Agency on Aging help clients plan for their long-term care future by weighing the pros and cons of long-term care options in the community and developing an individualized plan.

Gallatin County Council on Aging Senior Resource Guide

TaxAide Information

AARP Tax Aid Sites 2024

For information and appointments 406 616 3080

Program: AARP TAX SERVICE
Agency: Northwest Montana United Way

This service offers free tax help to low and moderate-income taxpayers, especially those 60+. The service, provided in partnership with the United Way, takes place at the Gateway Community Center.
Appointments are required, so please contact the United Way's AARP Tax Line at 406-407-8355. 
Interested in volunteering? Call the Northwest Montana United Way's AARP Tax line at 406-407-8355.

Business Line: 406-407-8355

Website: www.unitedwaycares.org

Lewis & Clark County

HELENA SENIOR CENTER

200 S Cruse Ave Top Floor, Helena, MT, 59601-5045

406 447 1680

Thu, 08:45 am - 02:00 pm

Sat, 08:45 am - 02:00 pm

Jefferson County

HELENA SENIOR CENTER

200 S Cruse Ave Top Floor, Helena, MT, 59601-5045

406 447 1680

Thu, 08:45 am - 02:00 pm

Sat, 08:45 am - 02:00 pm

ALDERSGATE CHURCH

1621 Thornton Ave, Butte, MT, 59701-5549

406 782 2425

Thu, 09:00 am - 02:00 pm

American Legion Silver Bow

3201 Wynne Ave, Butte, MT, 59702-4405

406 299 2750

Fri, 09:00 am - 02:00 pm

Sat, 09:00 am - 02:00 pm

POWELL COUNTY COURT HOUSE

409 Missouri Ave Ste 109, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722-1025

406 846 9786

Mon, 09:00 am - 02:30 pm

Tue, 09:00 am - 02:30 pm

HEARST FREE LIBRARY (AD HOC)

401 Main St, Anaconda, MT, 59711-2932

406 563 6932

Mon, 10:00 am - 03:30 pm

Broadwater County

Beginning in February HRDC will have staff assist people completing their taxes online but will not be taking appointments.  Walk-ins only.

Bozeman - HRDC Market Place 206 East Griffin 

Mondays 9am - 1pm

Belgrade Library

Mondays 11am- 3pm

Livingston HRDC Office 121 South 2nd Street

Tuesdays 9am - 1pm

HELENA SENIOR CENTER

200 S Cruse Ave Top Floor, Helena, MT, 59601-5045

406 447 1680

Thu, 08:45 am - 02:00 pm

Sat, 08:45 am - 02:00 pm

BELGRADE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB

92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT, 59714-3513

406 388 4711

Tue, 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Sat, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meagher County

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Park County

Beginning in February HRDC will have staff assist people completing their taxes online but will not be taking appointments.  Walk-ins only.

Bozeman - HRDC Market Place 206 East Griffin 

Mondays 9am - 1pm

Belgrade Library

Mondays 11am- 3pm

Livingston HRDC Office 121 South 2nd Street

Tuesdays 9am - 1pm

Livingston Park County Public Library

228 W Callender St, Livingston, MT, 59047-2618

For information and appointments 406 220 6249

Thu, 11:30 am - 04:00 pm

BOZEMAN SENIOR SOCIAL CENTER

807 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715-2813

406 586 2421

Mon, 09:00 am - 11:00 am

Mon, 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Thu, 09:00 am - 11:30 am

Sat, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

BELGRADE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB

92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT, 59714-3513

406 388 4711

Tue, 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Sat, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gallatin County

Beginning in February HRDC will have staff assist people completing their taxes online but will not be taking appointments.  Walk-ins only.

Bozeman - HRDC Market Place 206 East Griffin 

Mondays 9am - 1pm

Belgrade Library

Mondays 11am- 3pm

Livingston HRDC Office 121 South 2nd Street

Tuesdays 9am - 1pm

BOZEMAN SENIOR SOCIAL CENTER

807 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715-2813

406 586 2421

Mon, 09:00 am - 11:00 am

Mon, 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Thu, 09:00 am - 11:30 am

Sat, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

BELGRADE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB

92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT, 59714-3513

406 388 4711

Tue, 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Sat, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Livingston Park County Public Library

228 W Callender St, Livingston, MT, 59047-2618

For information and appointments 406 220 6249

Thu, 11:30 am - 04:00 pm

ENNIS SENIOR CENTER (AD HOC)

315 W Main St, Ennis, MT, 59729-9061

406 682 4422

Tue, 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Sat, 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Other Tax Assistance:

Program: TAX HELP
Agency: United Way of Lewis and Clark County

Free Tax Help for qualifying individuals.  Contact agency for more information. 

Business Line: 406-442-4360

Website: www.unitedwaylca.org

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