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

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Reverse Mortgage Programs
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Home Care/Hospice Associations
Weatherization Programs
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Friendly Visiting
Talklines/Warmlines
Home Health Aide Services
Residential Energy/Water Conservation Rebates
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Nursing Facility Referrals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Nursing
Area Agencies on Aging
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
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.

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Long Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Provides information and assistance in a person centered format to help individuals aged 60+ or of any age with a disability to make informed decisions on long term services and supports.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Nursing Facility Referrals
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.

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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Managed Health Care Information
Medicaid Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
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

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State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Managed Health Care Information
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
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.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Nursing Facility Referrals
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
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

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Specialized Information and Referral
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Nursing Facility Referrals
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.

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Information and Referral
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Specially trained staff provides information and referral and offers counseling on finances, health, family, housing, and other matters for persons 60+ yrs.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling
Senior Advocacy Groups
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
Senior Housing Information and Referral
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Nursing Facility Referrals
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.

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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Resource center offers information and free unbiased consultation on insurance, to residents of Westchester county.

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Long Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
AARP provides information on how to manage caregiving finances and obtain legal caregiving documents including advance care directives, long-term care insurance, wills, and powers of attorney.

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Elder Law
Long Term Care Insurance
Family Caregiver Subsidies
Financial Literacy Training
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
Provides advice, information and referral for services to caregivers regarding many issues, including housing, a lending library, find resources, counseling, health insurance counseling, and more.

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Medicare Information / Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
HIICAP provides free, accurate and objective information, counseling, assistance and advocacy on Medicare, private health insurance, and related health coverage plans. HIICAP helps people with Medicare, their representatives, or persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. In person, or over the phone, trained staff and volunteers will answer your questions.

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Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Medicare Information / Counseling
Medicare
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
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.

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Benefits Assistance
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
Issue Advocacy
Managed Care / Freedom of Choice Waiver Programs
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.

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Adult State / Local Health Insurance Programs
Medicare Information / Counseling
Children's State / Local Health Insurance Programs
General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
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.

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Adult State / Local Health Insurance Programs
Medicare Information / Counseling
Children's State / Local Health Insurance Programs
General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
Provides support, assistance and advocacy for individuals and families needing help with issues relating to disabilities.

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General Benefits Assistance
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
Case / Care Management
Disability Rights Groups
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.

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Caregiver Training
Medicare Information / Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
Caregiver Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
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.

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Senior Housing Information and Referral
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Information and Referral
  • AARP Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers - This workbook highlights caregiving costs to help individuals track what they spend on caregiving. Understanding out of pocket costs allows caregivers to plan and save, which can take significant financial pressure off the household budget.

  • Can I Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member Medicaid and veterans' programs can help alleviate the financial burden of family caregiving. www.aarp.org/gettingpaidforcaregiving

  • Financial and Legal - Learn how to manage caregiving finances and obtain legal caregiving documents including advance care directives, long-term care insurance, wills, and powers of attorney https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/

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    Long Term Care Insurance
    Financial Literacy Training
    Family Caregiver Subsidies
    Financial Assessment Tools
    Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
    Information and counseling on Medicare and related health insurance coverage

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    Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
    Managed Health Care Information
    Medicare Information / Counseling
    Adult State / Local Health Insurance Programs
    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.

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    Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
    Electric Service Payment Assistance
    Medicare Information / Counseling
    Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
    Managed Health Care Information
    Gas Service Payment Assistance
    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.

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    Long Term Care Options Counseling
    Long Term Care Insurance
    Home and Asset Protection
    Long Term Care Insurance Information / Counseling
    Helps people stay independent as long as they are able, in the least restrictive setting that meets their needs.

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    Medicaid Applications
    Long Term Home Health Care
    General Benefits and Services Assistance
    Adult In Home Respite Care
    In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
    Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
    Nursing Facility Referrals