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
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
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The Gallatin County Council On Aging Senior Resource Guide contains information for seniors to help connect them with a variety of senior services. These include at-home care, care outside the home, delivery services, employment resources, financial and tax services, food services, funeral services, housing, and activities and leisure.
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
Sorry, No Locations Found
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