Helpful Links
Consumer Resources
FTC Consumer Services
Services offered by the Federal Trade Commission for consumers
Federal Consumer One Stop Shopping
Official website of consumer services and information at the Federal level. Search for anything and everything related to Federal consumer information
Consumer Jungle
Promoting consumer literacy for young adults
Mail Fraud
Mail Fraud complaint form offered by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Consumer Sentinel
Provides access to trends in consumer fraud and gives consumers a means of voicing their complaints about fraud to law enforcement officials worldwide.
Recall Resources
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Organization devoted to providing information on product recalls and possible safety hazards of consumer goods. Search for recalled items by product category.
Household Products
Infant/Child Products (not including toys)
Outdoor Products (not Including Sports)
Sports/Exercise
Toys
Search the CPSC's recall database back to 1973
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
Website devoted to maintaining transportation safety. Search website for possible recalls, warnings, and general transportation safety information
Food and Drug Administration
Homepage of the FDA, this sight provides information on drugs, food, medical devices, biologics, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, radiation-emitting products, and several combination products
Senior Resources
National Consumers League
Advocacy group representing consumers on marketplace and workplace issues, such as health, fraud, finances, labor and technology.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Senior-focused non-partisan organization providing services and information to adults age 50 and older
Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
FSSA's programs for seniors include home health care, personal assistance, home-delivered and congregate meals, adult day care and respite care for families.
Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA)
Provides services that enable older persons to live with the greatest possible independence, dignity and quality of life.
FIRSTGOV
Comprehensive collection of local and national government resources aimed at helping seniors.
Prescription Medication Resources
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Prescription medication information and resources, including an online guide providing comparative information about brand name and generic prescription drugs.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPARx)
Alliance of pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help patients lacking prescription coverage.
Medicare
Complete resource guide to Medicare, including information about prescription drug coverage, billing and plan choices.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Extensive research, statistics, program guidelines and resources for Medicare, Medicaid and additional government health programs
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Counseling program for Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana.
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