Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

Provides essential medical services for persons receiving Public Assistance and other low-income persons. Services covered include inpatient and outpatient hospital care, physician services, skilled nursing care, laboratory and x-ray services, early and periodic screening of children, home health care services and transportation services. Call for detailed information regarding services offered.

Provides coordination of services through linkage and referral to supports and services for children 3+ yrs through adults with a diagnosis confirmed by DDRO (Developmental Disabilities Regional Office) to allow them to live as independently and productively as possible.

Offers information and referral on housing options in Broome County, including counseling for first-time home buyers, homeowners in default, budget and credit counseling, rental counseling and rental relocation.

Provides up to $3,000 in assistance with closing costs through a loan that must be repaid for first time home buyers. Also offers HUD approved housing counseling including homebuyer counseling, reverse mortgage counseling to seniors, and foreclosure prevention programs.

Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

Provides fund raising assistance for individuals going through a bone marrow transplant for costs which are directly related to the transplant procedure.

Offers Medicaid Service Coordination which provides advocacy; linking people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to supports and services in the community; developing and updating individualized service plan with person, family and team. Also offers community habilitation and community education.

Provides essential medical services for persons receiving Public Assistance and other low-income persons. Services covered include inpatient and outpatient hospital care, physician services, skilled nursing care, laboratory and x-ray services, early and periodic screening of children, home health care services and transportation services. Call for detailed information regarding services offered.

Provides subsidized rental assistance, first time home buyers incentive programs, fair housing opportunities and facilitates the housing discrimination complaint process. Provides home ownership assistance for low-moderate income families, offers senior housing information and aid with reverse mortgages, nursing home and hospital assistance, counseling for home buyers, homeowners and tenants, home rehabilitation funds and block grants to communities for economic development and job creation, lead based paint abatement, and Indian housing information.

All Temporary Assistance, Medicaid-only and SSI-Medicaid clients, may choose from five managed care plans to receive the complete menu of Medicaid Benefits. There are no costs, no caps, and no co-payments. Each member has his/her own physician or pediatrician-OB/GYN, who will coordinate all their health needs. Call New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 to receive a packet of informative brochures on each plan and an enrollment form.

Citizens Inc. provides Medicaid Service Coordination(MSC) to people with developmental disabilities. Works with the person in the creation of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) which outlines in detail every support to be accessed by and for the person. The plan is reviewed on a regular basis and updates are made as needed. They maintain steady communication with all service providers, provide links to services and supports, advocate for the person, and document all coordination activities.

Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

Offers credit counseling and financial advise toward the goal of homeownership. Reverse mortgage information available, foreclosure counseling, enolization and other energy programs. Home repair or modification grants for low income elderly or people with disabilities.

Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

All Temporary Assistance, Medicaid-only and SSI-Medicaid clients, may choose from five managed care plans to receive the complete menu of Medicaid Benefits. There are no costs, no caps, and no co-payments. Each member has his/her own physician or pediatrician-OB/GYN, who will coordinate all their health needs. Call New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 to receive a packet of informative brochures on each plan and an enrollment form.

Provides prepurchase/first time homebuyers counseling, default delinquency counseling, budget counseling, housing assistance (Section 8 eligible), landlord/tenant assistance, reverse mortgage counseling (senior program) and referrals to other housing and non-housing agencies.

Provides comprehensive housing counseling services to individuals and families. Services include credit counseling, budgeting, pre and post home ownership counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling, and resources for down payment assistance programs.

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

Provides one-on-one HUD approved counseling for seniors who wish to withdraw equity from their home for expenses. Counselors explain process and assist in determining available options.

A public health insurance application assistance program for people who are aged, blind or disabled. We educate and assist New Yorkers with enrolling in and using public health insurance programs. Facilitated Enrollment consists of private, one-on-one counseling about Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Program. We can meet with people at our offices, various public locations, by phone or at a client's home if they are unable to travel. Our service areas include Chenango, Cortland, Delaware and Otsego

Provides coordination of services through linkage and referral to supports and services for individuals 18+ yrs with traumatic brain injury to allow them to live as independently and productively as possible.

Provides housing counseling for landlord/tenant-rights and responsibilities, rent payment increases and eviction situations, and mortgage counseling to homeowners. Pre-purchase, pre-rental and mortgage default counseling. Call. Appointment preferred.

Offers budget and debt counseling to those who need help with budgeting, money management skills, and credit issues.

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.