HICAP provides information, counseling and assistance with Medicare benefits at a number of locations in Monterey County....

Peer Counseling offers confidential, no-cost counseling services to older adults who are experiencing problems that accompany the aging process

Ombudsmen are state certified individuals who resolve the problems of residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities for the elderly

Income Tax Counseling offers filing assistance each tax season, and help clients with “off-season” inquiries and tax issues.

Corporate Sponsors

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System

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Website Updated: 12/1/23

It’s December 2023!!!

“One of the Greatest Gifts you can Give is Your Time”

Mission Statement

A Community Leader and Advocate, Alliance on Aging provides services and

resources that address the challenges and opportunities for

older adults in Monterey County.

You can make an end of year donation by donating to MC Gives beginning November 9 through December 31st 2023 at midnight. Please visit montereycountygives.com/aoa

MEDICARE Open Enrollment

Annual Enrollment Period Drop-In Day

No appointment needed –First come first served

Click Below for dates and times

Click Here for English Click Here for Spanish

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15! Even if you’re happy with your current plan, it’s important to check for any changes next year and compare your coverage with other available options. You may even save money, find better coverage, or both! Contact our Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program for guidance.

What are the premiums & deductibles next year? Is there less expensive coverage? Medicare costs, Medicare Advantage (Part C) and the Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) change each year…
Learn more about options to re-evaluate your coverages at these FREE seminars!

When: Friday, December 1st 9:30am (English) & 10:30am (Spanish) Where: King City Library

Click Here to Donate

California Department of Aging Grant

Alliance on Aging, one of 15 communities in California has been awarded a California Department of Aging Grant to lead a Local Community Action Plan to create an Age and Disabilities Friendly Communities in the Salinas Valley. For more information Click Here Master Plan for Aging

TRANSPORTATION IS THE #1 ISSUE FOR SENIORS IN OUR AREA

Recently MST changed its routes & bus fares were reduced!

Seniors (age 65+) now pay $1 for a 2-hour trip ($2 for those 19-64 years old)

All Day Bus Passes were also lower in price!

Seniors $3 Day Pass (65+)

Regular $6 Day pass (64 and under)

MST RIDES are now $2

Senior Shuttles: Call at least 24 hours in advance. 1-888-678-287

Go to MST.org for the latest information

Provide a Ride, change a Life- Volunteers Needed Now! Alliance on Aging has partnered with the Independent Transportation Network (ITN) in Monterey County to launch a new rural rides program in North and South County. ‘Valley Line’, we will serve ITN members south of Salinas to Soledad AND ‘Valley Line North’ will expand in the northern stretches of our county to Las Lomas.

Drive at your convenience.
Most rides are less than 20 minutes.
Meet interesting people while helping others.
Earn credits for yourself or a loved one or get mileage reimbursement.

If you are interested in volunteering or being an ITN member, call 831-233-3447 or go to itnmontereycounty.org for any questions and to sign up.

Food Bank (Schedule):

Food Bank of Monterey County will be distributing foods at the following cities. Please click on link for specific locations and time.

For more information, please call (831) 758-1523 or 211.

RESOURCES & TIPS: For Families With Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

Concerned about your loved ones living in long-term care facilities for seniors being mistreated, abused or neglected? Alliance on Aging’s Ombudsmen can help. Ombudsmen are state certified individuals who resolve the problems of residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities for the elderly. Click here for how we can help. Additional resources: