Provides on-going, medically based, care management for children and adults; personal and consumer directed home care services. Works with Medicaid Waiver programs to provide personal care.

* Provides Medicaid assistance for those who are looking for Home Health Care services in their home. * Assists with the enrollment process into managed long term care programs, and provides home health aides to service the patients in their home. * Lead Fiscal Intermediary for the Consumer Directed/CDPAS Home Care Program.

NY Connects provides specialized information and referral regarding long term care issues and services for older adults.

NY Connects can work with anyone who needs information on long term services and supports.Services include: Personal care services Education and Counseling Behavioral health/developmental supports and services Health and WellnessNY Connects can help: Find care and support Remain independent Understand care options find transportation learn about supports in caregiving find supported employment programs Get answers about Medicare Apply for Medicaid and other benefits

Information, referral, services and resources for older adults, caregivers, and individuals with long term care needs.Direct Services include: Counseling, support groups and information on many issues associated with aging and caregiving Home visiting services pair homebound seniors with volunteer visitors Senior housing information Assistance in applying for benefits such as Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) In home Fall safety assesments Ombudsman Program advocating on behalf of residents of long term care facilities in Tompkins, Chemung and Schuyler counties Farmers Market Nutrition Program, providing free coupons to income-eligible individuals age 60+ Publications such as the Senior Circle, Caregivers Newsletter, and resource guides for older adults and caregivers.Subcontracted services include:. home delivered meals, congregate meals, nutrition counseling and nutrition education for seniors through Foodnet. registry of private home care providers, maintained by the Finger Lakes Independence Center. home promotion program, health insurance counseling, Senior Circle Newsletter and Mosaic program, run by Lifelong. legal services through Legal Assistance of Western NY (Tompkins-Tioga). Expanded In-home Service for the Elderly Program (EISEP) case management, long term care assessment, homemaking/personal care services and housekeeper/chore services. Respite services for caregivers. Transportation services through Gadabout

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. 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.

A statewide, locally based point of entry system that provides free, one stop access to local community services and supports for the elderly, disabled, and/or developmentally disabled, including children with special needs and their caregivers. Provides assistance with exploring long term care options and makes referrals for Meals on Wheels and Personal Emergency Response buttons.

* Provides information and assistance on Long Term Care Services.

NY Connects is a trusted community resource that provides free information and assistance needed to make informed decisions about long-term care. Long-term Care can include many services that will help individuals remain independent in their daily lives.

The NY Connects of Schoharie County offers specialized information and referral services for long term care issues.

Offers information, referral, and assistance to obtain needed services. Provides counseling and consultation on caregiving issues and long term care planning. Offers support programs such as In Home Respite Care, Personal Emergency Response System, and Adult Day Services.

Provides weekly programs at the Batavia Senior Center. Some of the programs offered are bridge, line dancing, cribbage, arthritis chair-based exercise, quilters, and painting classes. New groups are always being organized. Special programs such as 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course, educational, health, and informational programs are also offered. Day trips to concerts, exhibits, musical productions, restaurants, and areas of special interest are also scheduled in the spring, summer, and fall. Senior groups and clubs exist in most areas of the county which offer luncheons and pot luck dinners. Most groups offer programs of interest, entertainment, day trips, and other recreational activities.

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. 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 case management services to older adults ages 60 and older who need support to continue living in their homes. The program is available to older adults who live in Kenmore, Grand Island, North Buffalo, Tonawanda (city and town), and West Buffalo. People Inc. will provide guidance to older adults or their caregivers on how to better navigate the social service and healthcare systems, which may be challenging.

Provides information, assistance, and access to long term supports and services for individuals of all ages with a single phone call. Assists with applications for SNAP, HEAP, and medical insurance (Medicaid & NYSOH Market Place). Independent Living Centers and Senior Services/Office of the Aging work together to help seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities access services and programs through information and referral and person-centered options counseling.

Offers information and assistance, education, and screening for older adults ages 60 and older, adults and children with disabilities, as well as family members, caregivers, and professionals. Assists clients in making informed choices regarding their long term care needs by offering information on which providers offer needed services nearest to them and helping clients contact these providers. Also serves as the point of contact for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, which provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs.

Provides EISEP Case Management, Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERs), In-Home Contact and Support, Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program (HIICAP), Home Delivered Meals (HDM), Congregate Meals, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Information and Assistance, NY Connects Options Counseling, Afternoon Trips and Transportation, and Senior Center Recreation and Education. Has a contract with the Center for Elder Law & Justice for Legal Assistance.

Provides information and referral regarding long term care for the elderly and disabled.

Provides information, assistance, and referral for long-term services and supports available in New York. Serves people of all ages and incomes.

Provides information and assistance to individuals to help them make informed decisions about long term care. Provides information on many services including home delivered meals, transportation assistance, respite care, home care, legal assistance, and financial benefits.

Provides evaluation and referrals for long term home health care and care at home for adults and children.