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Guiding You to Aging Resources​

No matter where you live in the Badger state, travel through life with confidence. The Board on Aging and Long Term Care exists to help you understand your options regarding aging, long-term care, Medicare and prescription drug coverage. Start here to get your questions answered.​

Medigap Helpline

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​The Medigap Helpline Services provides free, confidential counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. 

​call 1-800-242-1060
Prescription Part D call 1-855-677-2783

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MEDIGAP HELPLINE​​​​

Ombudsman Services

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In Wisconsin, the Ombudsman Program has statutory authority to advocate for long-term care consumers aged 60 and over. ​

call 1-800-815-0015

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM​​

Ombudsman Volunteer

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The Ombudsman Volunteer Program strengthens the advocacy services provided by the Ombudsman Program to people living in long-term care homes.

call 1-800-815-0015​

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM​​​

Your Independent Guide to Medicare & Long-Term Care​​


In 1981, the State of Wisconsin created the Board on Aging and Long Term Care as an independent board appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate. The Board on Aging and Long Term Care, led by Executive Director, Jessica Trudell, consists of seven appointed Board Members and Agency staff who operate the Long Term Care Ombudsman, Ombudsman Volunteer, and Medigap Helpline Services. Meet our Board Members​
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Missi​​​on​

The mission of the Board on Aging and Long Term Care is to advocate for the interests of the state's long-term care consumers and Medicare beneficiaries, to inform those consumers of their rights, and to educate the public at large about health care systems, Medicare and long-term care.

Visi​​on

The Board is the premiere resource for information and advocacy for our client population and is an integral part of the ever-changing system for long-term care delivery in Wisconsin. The Board will increase its visibility by expanding its role and recognition as a leader and model of advocacy on the state and national stage.

Valu​​es

The Board subscribes to and defends the values of: respect and dignity for the individual; protection of the right of the individual to be free from threats to health, safety and quality of life; fairness and transparency; and open, clear and consistent communication. Agency staff and volunteers provide valuable services consistent with the spirit and intent of these values.

Who We ​​Serve

The Board on Aging and its programs are here to serve:
  • Wisconsin residents aged 60 and older living in nursing homes, adult family homes, residential care apartment complexes, or community-based residential facilities.
  • Wisconsin residents aged 60 and older enrolled in long-term care programs, including Family Care, Partnership, PACE, or IRIS.
  • Medicare beneficiaries of any age seeking insurance counseling.

​​        State of Wisconsin - Board on Aging & L​ong Term Care
1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 111
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Ombudsman Program/Volunteer Program: 1-800-815-0015

Medigap Helpline: 1-800-242-1060

Medigap Part D & Prescription Drug Helpline: 1-855-677-2783

Fax: 1-608-246-7001


​We provide free, independent advocacy and information. To remain unbiased, we do not recommend or endorse specific care facilities, insurance companies, or products.​

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