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ICAN - INDEPENDENT CONSUMER ADVOCACY NETWORK (MLTC/FIDA ASSISTANCE) | HEMPSTEAD OFFICE

Assists participants of NYS Long Term Care (MLTC) Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) and Long Term Support Services (LISS) in managed care programs. Services include training and education, information and advice to caregivers and advocates, advocacy, and legal representation.

Categories

Issue AdvocacyBenefits AssistanceLong Term Care Insurance Information / CounselingManaged Care / Freedom of Choice Waiver Programs

Physical Address

1 Helen Keller Way, Hempstead, NY 11550

Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Voice

631-232-2400

Other - Islandia Office; 631-369-1112 Riverhead Office

Voice

516-292-8100

Main

Voice

516-292-8100

Main

Fax

516-292-6529

Fax

Fax

516-292-6529

Fax

Website

http://www.nslawservices.org

Application process

Agency requests client call for details

Fee

Agency requests client call for details

Eligibility

Suffolk and Nassau residents. Must be US Citizens or documented immigrants. Participants of NYS MLTC/FIDA managed care.

Agency info

LEGAL SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND (LSLI)

Provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) matters to low income persons who meet income guidelines. Concentrates on cases of public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security, homelessness, evictions, foreclosures, poor housing conditions and disability issues. The main office is in Hempstead (516-292-8100.) Additional offices are in Islandia (631-232-2400) and Riverhead (631-369-1112.) There are volunteer opportunities for pro-bono attorneys and advocates.