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COUNCIL ON AGING

I-CARE INFORMATION
Seniors can call these numbers to reach I-CARE for information about Medicare and its
prescription drug program, or to talk to regional information, referral and assistance
specialist/caregiver (IR&A) advocates. You may also call your regional ombudsman to
report suspected abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of seniors, or to obtain information
on advance directives and living wills.

LT. GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON AGING
• To have the Lt. Governor or a member of his staff speak to your civic or faith-based
senior group, please call us at the State House at 803-734-2080. Arrangements
need to be made well in advance, so please call as soon as you can and every effort
will be made to
accommodate your group. We receive a large number of requests, so please keep
that in mind as you call. We look forward to meeting with you.
• To arrange a State House tour, please call 803-734-2430
• To order U.S. or state flags that have flown over the State House, call our office at
803-734-2080.
• To receive electronic copies of the Lt. Governor’s updates to the Senior Community,
e-mail askus@aging.sc.gov and type “subscribe” in the message box.

RESOURCES

National Consumers League - Fraud Info SC State Library - Dept. for the Blind and
1-202-835-3323 Physically Handicapped
National Institute on Aging Info Center 1-800-922-7818
1-800-222-2225 Alzheimer’s Association - SC Chapter
Medicare Consumer Information Line 1-800-272-3900
1-800-MEDICARE SC Health Care Association
Social Security Administration 1-803-772-7511
1-800-772-1213 SC Association of Residential Care Homes
Veterans Administration 1-800-862-2908
1-800-827-1000 Insurance Counseling and Assistance
SC Bar - Legal Aid Telephone Intake Service for Elders (I-CARE)
(LATIS) 1-800-868-9095
1-888-346-5592 Family Caregiver Support Program
SC Department of Consumer Affairs 1-800-868-9095
1-800-922-1594 Long Term Care Ombudsman
Protection & Advocacy for People 1-800-868-9095
with Disabilities American Red Cross -Central SC Chapter
1-866-275-7273 1-800-922-4469