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Senior Resources in Overland Park, KS

Insurance is only one piece of aging well in Johnson County. This page collects the programs and agencies Overland Park seniors ask us about: benefits counseling, transportation, meals, community centers, and the hospital systems that decide which Medicare networks make sense.

These questions come up alongside plan reviews, so we keep the list in one place. If you need something that isn't here, call and ask. We'll point you toward the right office.

  • Benefits counseling and Medicare help
  • Senior centers, transit and meal programs
  • Local hospitals and community clinics
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Santa Fe Dr. in downtown Overland Park with brick storefronts, autumn trees and the clock tower in the distance

Benefits counseling and Medicare help

  • SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas)

    Kansas's free Medicare counseling program, run by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Trained volunteers who are not tied to any insurer help with Medicare, Medigap and long-term care questions. Call 1-800-860-5260.

  • Social Security office, Lenexa

    The office that serves Johnson County is listed at 15375 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66219, local number 1-877-445-9978. We could not confirm this with the SSA directly, so check ssa.gov/locator before you visit. Many tasks, including Part B sign-up, can be done online at ssa.gov.

  • Kansas Insurance Department

    Questions or complaints about an insurance company or agent? Call the consumer hotline at 800-432-2484. Main line 785-296-3071. 1300 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka.

  • Medicare.gov

    The official plan finder, coverage rules and enrollment windows straight from CMS.

Aging services and meals

  • Johnson County Area Agency on Aging

    The single point of entry for adults 60 and older: caregiving, transportation, housing, legal help, nutrition and health care navigation. Call the Aging Information line at 913-715-8861, Mon-Fri 8-5. It is part of Johnson County Aging and Human Services, 111 S Cherry St, Olathe.

  • Home-delivered meals

    The Area Agency on Aging delivers meals itself (the program was formerly known as Meals on Wheels). Open to homebound Johnson County residents 60 and older and their spouses, after an assessment. Request at 913-715-8861. Delivery changes: 913-715-8896.

Community centers and 50 Plus programs

  • Matt Ross Community Center

    8101 Marty, Overland Park, KS 66204. City community center that hosts JCPRD 50 Plus programs. Call 913-895-6350.

  • Tomahawk Ridge Community Center

    11902 Lowell, Overland Park, KS 66213. City community center that hosts JCPRD 50 Plus programs. Call 913-327-6645.

  • JCPRD 50 Plus

    Johnson County Park & Recreation District programs for older adults. Overland Park sites include Matt Ross, Tomahawk Ridge and the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center at 8788 Metcalf Ave.

Johnson County Library in Overland Park

  • Central Resource Library

    9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212. Call 913-826-4600.

  • Blue Valley Library

    9000 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66221.

  • Oak Park Library

    9500 Bluejacket St, Overland Park, KS 66214. Call 913-826-4200.

Getting around

  • RideKC buses and reduced fare

    Fares returned on June 1, 2026: $2 a ride, $4 day pass, $20 week, $62.50 month. Adults 65+ and Medicare card holders pay half: $1 a ride, $2 day pass, $10 for 7 days, $31.25 for 30 days. Apply at unitedwaygkc.org/ridekc/ with an ID plus proof of age or a copy of your Medicare card.

  • RideKC Freedom and Freedom On-Demand

    County paratransit, formerly Special Edition. Curb-to-curb rides Mon-Fri 6am-6pm for riders who cannot use the bus on their own, or who are 65+ with a mobility limitation. Applications: 913-362-3500, option 2 then 2, or [email protected]. Same-day Freedom On-Demand rides cost $5 for the first 5 miles, then $2 a mile. Paratransit fares are expected in late 2026 or early 2027.

  • RideJoCo Microtransit

    On-demand shared rides inside the service area, Mon-Fri 6am-8pm. $5 for the first 5 miles, then $2 a mile. Book in the app or call 913-362-3500, option 3.

  • Catch-a-Ride

    County volunteer drivers for older adults. Call 913-715-8900.

  • Shawnee CityRide and JET Express

    Shawnee CityRide serves Shawnee residents 65 and older (913-742-6014). JET Express from Jewish Family Services serves ages 60 and older (913-981-8877).

Local hospitals and VA care

  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center

    10500 Quivira Rd. HCA Midwest Health. Level II Trauma Center. Call 913-541-5000.

  • Menorah Medical Center

    5721 W 119th St. HCA Midwest Health. 24/7 ER and an accredited Chest Pain Center.

  • Saint Luke's South Hospital

    12300 Metcalf Ave. 24-hour emergency services. Saint Luke's Health System, part of BJC Health System since 2024. Call 913-317-7000.

  • AdventHealth South Overland Park

    7820 W 165th St. Non-profit hospital with an emergency department, opened in 2021.

  • AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth Lenexa City Center

    Shawnee Mission is at 9100 W 74th St, Merriam (formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center). Lenexa City Center, 16950 W 86th St, opened in July 2025 with a 24/7 ER.

  • The University of Kansas Health System

    Main campus at 4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS. In Overland Park: Indian Creek Campus, 10710 Nall Ave, and The University of Kansas Cancer Center, 12200 W 110th St. Also University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital (formerly Olathe Medical Center), 20333 W 151st St.

  • VA care

    Overland Park VA Clinic, 10500 Mastin St. The Kansas City VA Medical Center, 4801 Linwood Blvd in Kansas City, MO, runs a 24-hour ER.

Check your hospital before you switch plans

Networks change every year. If you use Medicare Advantage in Overland Park, confirm your hospital, whether Overland Park Regional, Saint Luke's South, AdventHealth or KU Health System, is still in network for the new plan year. If you see Missouri doctors, check them too.

Programs can lower your drug costs

Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs lower Part D costs for qualifying incomes. SHICK at 1-800-860-5260 can help you apply, and we can walk you through whether you're likely to qualify.

Overland Park Senior Insurance is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This directory is provided as a community reference. Contact each organization directly for current hours, eligibility and services.

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