Administers Medicaid program to assist eligible individuals in our community in obtaining necessary and appropriate medical care through programs such as Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Medicaid Social Security Income (SSI), Personal Care Supports including nursing and personal care aids, managed care insurance, and long-term care supports, among others. Child/Teen Health Program is a preventive health program which provides continuing medical care to your children. Also provides for burial when a Temporary Assistance recipient or other indigent person dies leaving no funds or insurance sufficient to pay the cost and there are no relatives, friends or other persons liable or willing to take responsibility for the burial expense. Office serves as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Provides support, assistance and advocacy for individuals and families needing help with issues relating to disabilities.

Offers information and referral about a variety of needs for individuals who require long term care. Also provides support, respite, counseling, and guidance services for those who are home care givers, including a range of services and varying levels of assistance for those who are long-term caregivers. Also provides a monthly support group with dinner and respite services.

Certified Application Counselors are available to assist patients access medical services by providing health insurance application and enrollment assistance via the New York State of Health Marketplace.

This services provides health insurance counseling and assistance filling out forms, answering questions regarding Medicare, Medicare part D, Medicaid, health insurance issues, Prescription cards, etc. Also offers financial assistance with gas, electric or fuel oil bills for older adults who may be struggling.

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.

Provides information, education, and counseling for individuals with questions regarding medical bills, Medicare, Medicare Advantage programs (managed care), Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medigap, and other health and long term care insurance.

Provides individuals, caregivers and families information about long-term care providers, community services and eligibility criteria to help people of all ages remain independent in their daily lives.

Promotes and provides access to appropriate and cost effective long term care services for all residents of Saint Lawrence County. Provides information and referral services to consumers and providers regarding long term care and supports.

Provides information, education, and counseling for individuals struggling to understand medical bills, Medicare, Managed Care, and other health insurances.

Provides information, education, and counseling for individuals with questions regarding medical bills, Medicare, Medicare Advantage programs (managed care), Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medigap, and other health and long term care insurance.

Offers free information and guidance on many long term care options and services available to Tioga County residents.

Helps people stay independent as long as they are able, in the least restrictive setting that meets their needs.

NY Connects is the single point of entry for long term services and supports for people of any age or payer source.NY Connects can provide information about: Home Care Caregiver Supports Care Coordination Respite Care Transportation Financial Benefits Home Delivered Meals Health Insurance Information Additional Services & Supports

Free information and assistance with:

• Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• Medigap Supplemental Plans
• EPIC - NYS Prescription Benefit for Seniors
• Extra Help Low Income Subsidy
• Medicare Savings Program

Provides one stop access to comprehensive information and assistance on long term services and supports for people of all ages or with any type of disability. Services include public education, Long-Term Care Council, and options counseling/person-centered counseling.

Administers Medicaid program to assist eligible individuals in our community in obtaining necessary and appropriate medical care through programs such as Medicaid, Medicaid Social Security Income (SSI), Child Health Plus, Personal Care Supports including nursing and personal care aids, managed care insurance, and long-term care supports, among others. Child/Teen Health Program is a preventive health program which provides continuing medical care to your children. Also provides for burial when a Temporary Assistance recipient or other indigent person dies leaving no funds or insurance sufficient to pay the cost and there are no relatives, friends or other persons liable or willing to take responsibility for the burial expense. Office serves as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Resource center offers information and free unbiased consultation on insurance, to residents of Westchester county.

Information and counseling on Medicare and related health insurance coverage

Certified Application Counselors are available to assist patients access medical services by providing health insurance application and enrollment assistance via the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Certified Application Counselors are available to assist patients access medical services by providing health insurance application and enrollment assistance via the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Provides information, counseling and education on long term care insurance and on the NYS partnership for long term care. Helps individuals assess whether it is appropriate for them, and if so, provides information on how to choose a policy.

Helpline dedicated to answer questions about policies, help plan for the financing of their long-term care as well as other long-term care insurance policies available in New York state.

Provides information for residents 60 years of age or older when they need help understanding the various health insurance options such as Medicare, supplemental insurance policies (Medigap policies), prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D), EPIC and Medicare Advantage plans.