The Bartholomew County 211 Center is taking on a new role — trying to help low-income seniors pay their medical bills.

The center is now set up to help those residents navigate the sign up process for the assistance available to some low-income Medicare recipients.

Alicia Monroe, director of the center, explains that the aid is income dependent but could include help paying premiums, co-pays, prescriptions or for other medical needs.

The 211 center is a United Way agency and Monroe said the new mission fits in with the goals of the United Way, to promote better health and financial stability.

If you need help, you can call 211 from 8 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to get signed up.

You will need to provide income information.