Services Provided

MEAL PROGRAM

A nutritious meal is available Monday through Friday at the Center located at 305 South Third, Greenville, IL or call 664-1465.  Meals are published in advanced and reservations are accepted until 4 p.m. the day before the meal is served. Confidential, voluntary contributions are all we request to help defray the cost of this, as well as our other services.  Our suggested donation for meals is $3.  Click here for this month's menu.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., meals are delivered to persons who are homebound. Call the Senior Center for further information.
 

TRANSPORTATION Need a Ride? Call Bond County Transit! Call 618-664-9844 or toll free 1-800-257-9012

Bond County Transit

COST One-way trip within BCT Greenville boundaries or within Bond County on normally scheduled days:  Rider 0 - 12 years:  $.75  (Please note that children under age 7 must be with an adult.) Rider 13 - 59 years:  $1.50 Senior Rider 60+ years:  $1.00 Special trips are individually priced.

Discounted 30-day transit passes are available for purchase. 

Exact change is accepted on the bus (drivers cannot make change). 

Passes for seniors 60+ years are available on a donation basis.  Please ask the driver or call the office for more information. 
 

Normal services are available from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Scheduled weekly routes are available as follows: Tuesdays:  Donnellson, Millersburg, Panama, Pierron, Pocahontas, Sorento, Old Ripley Wednesdays:  Keyesport, Mulberry Grove, Royal Lake, Smithboro, Hookdale

Curb to curb service No expensive fuel No wear on your car  Any one -- any age

SERVICE:  In order to deliver the most service to the most people, we adhere to the following:

• Vehicles are not permitted to utilize drive-through facilities
• BCT is not a taxi.  Drivers provide curb-to-curb service.  They do not wait while customers conduct business.
• 24-hour notice is strongly requested.  Same-address location requests will be coordinated.

Please allow a 20-minute leeway before and after scheduled pickup times. MAKING A RESERVATION:  Make your reservation as soon as you know your schedule.  You may establish a standing appointment or use the service on an as-needed basis.  You should let us know 24 hours in advance to allow adequate time to schedule.  Please inform us if you require the use of a ramp or lift.  To make an emergency schedule change, leave a message on our answering maching.  Drivers retrieve messages before starting routes.

RECREATION

The Center provides a place to relax and visit with friends, enjoy cards, games, parties, special trips, and a variety of other activities.

EDUCATION

Educational classes include Rules of the Road, 55 Alive, consumer awareness, health and safety, Medicare issues, and other topics of interest.

FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Legal assistance is provided on a regular basis through Land of Lincoln Legal Services. Our trained Center staff will help you complete Illinois Cares Rx forms, Pharmaceutical Assistance, income tax, etc.

HEALTH PROGRAMS Screenings including blood pressure and hearing as well as lectures and workshops on health issues are held on a regular basis.  A blood pressure computer is available for those who would like to monitor their own blood pressure.

OTHER SERVICES Friendly visiting,  telephone reassurance, outreach, and other activities are provided by the Center. In addition, representatives of other agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, Bond/Madison County Office of Employment and Training, and the  Veterans' Administration, have office hours at the Center.  Call for dates and times 664-1465.

MEDICARE PART D ASSISTANCE

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) is a voluntary program created by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).  The drug benefit is provided by private companies and offers coverage of outpatient precription drugs through a standard benefit plan that is set by law.  some plans might offer more coverage and/or additional drugs.  It is available to Medicare recipients regardless of income, health status or prescription drug usage.  Before enrolling in a Medicare prscription drug plan, bring in a list of your drugs, along with your Medicare card, to the Senior Center.  Your drugs will be entered into the computer to determine which plan offers the best coverage.  The premium, cost of each drug, and co-pay will be on the computer print-out.

You can pay your premium diretly, have the premium deducted from your Social Security check, or have it deducted from your bank account.

Help is available for people with lower incomes and few savings or other assets.  Depending on your level of need, your premium may be reduced or eliminated, your deductible may be reduced or eliminated, your co-insurance and co-pay amounts may be reduced and your coverage gap may be eliminated.  In order to determine if you qualify for this help, you must submit Form SS-108-20B-OCR-SM, Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (also called the Low-Income subsidy or Extra Help Application).

Open enrollment is November 15 through December 31 each year.  You will be able to change plans once a year.

A SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) volunteer is available to assist with determining eligibility and enrollment in the Medicare Part D plan.

The Illinois Cares Rx Program, formerly called the Circuit Breaker, is offered to those who are 65 years or older, or 16 years of age or older and totally disabled.  Applicants must live in Illinois at the time of application and must continue to be a resident of Illinois.  Presently income limits are $24,808 for a household of one, $32,918 for a household of two, and $41,023 for a household of three.  Applicants must apply each year, as eligibility as well as individual financial situation may change from year to year.  Individuals enrolled in the program receive Part D prescription drug coverage with one of six prescription drug plans that coordinate with Illinois Cares Rx.

Through the Illinois Cares Rx program, you can receive assistance with premiums, annual deductibles, and co-pays.

Other benefits available through Illinois Cares Rx (IL-1363 Circuit Breaker) include property tax grants, rent assistance, and a license plate discount.

Applicants are urged to make every effort to file via the Internet, as the applications are processed much faster than those sent via US Mail.  If you would like to apply for Illinois Cares Rx, please call the Senior Center for an appointment.

VITA

Assistance with income tax preparation through the IRS VITA program is available during tax season.  This service is available to all seniors regardless of income and to all others with incomes of $40,000 or less.  Volunteers assist only with returns, supporting schedules and forms for which they have been trained.  Taxpayers with tax situations outside the scope of the volunteers' training, experience, and certification will be referred to preparers with the necessary training and experience.
 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Center offers a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Community members sharing their time, energy, and talents gain personal satisfaction while helping us provide many valuable services.