The Women's, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is run by the Broome County Health Department and is committed to providing health assessments, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and counseling, as well as referrals and vouchers for healthy foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding post partum women, infants, and children up to age five.

Neighborhood Advisor Program - Onondaga County Office for Aging 315- 435-2362

Neighborhood Advisors are trained Senior Services Professionals. They assist older adults in obtaining the services they need in order to remain independent in their home setting. They:

• Promote awareness of community services

• Make referrals and connect older adults with services

• Follow-up to ensure that the services have been received

These services are free and confidential. Appointments are available in the senior’s home or at a senior or community center.

A Neighborhood Advisor can help you:

Complete medical applications and other forms. Locate needed services, such as:

• Health Care

• Legal Advice

• Transportation

• Housing

• Nutrition and Exercise

• Socialization

• Caregiver Information

Provide information about income stretching programs such as:

• Social Security Income

• SNAP (Food Stamps)

• Employment

• EPIC and Home Energy Assistance

• Program (HEAP)

• IT-214 Form/• Property Tax Reduction

Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help. Contact Social Security for details on income and resource limits. Helps pay for the costs of monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments related to your Medicare prescription drug plan. If you already receive Extra Help, you will not need to reapply in 2010. SS will see if you are entitled to any additional Extra Help because they no longer count your life insurance or help with household expenses. SS will send information to your state notifying them you may eligible for a Medicare Savings Program which may help with Parts A and B.

The Newport Town Office located at 2788 Newport Road, Newport NY 13416 has information on:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds

• Code officers

• Tax collection

• Dog Control, etc.

• Land assessments

• Town supervisors/clerks

The Fairfield Town Office located at 439 Kelly Road, Little Falls NY 13365 has information on:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds

• Code officers

• Tax collection

• Dog Control, etc.

• Land assessments

• Town supervisors/clerks

Advocates assist consumers with application processes for Social Services, Medicaid & Medicare, Disability, Section 8 and more.

WIC Help assists families with applying for WIC. The service provides general education about WIC, pre-screens for eligibility, schedules appointments and helps gather necessary documentation for WIC applications.

Pregnant women can apply for Medicaid through a MOMS or PCAP provider for presumptive Medicaid coverage which will begin paying for the pregnant woman’s medical bills as soon as she applies if she is within certain income guidelines.

A registered nurse will visit you in your home to assist you with getting insurance and other help for your pregnancy.

Medicaid, through the Department of Social Services (DSS) provides payment directly to medial care vendors/providers, health care professionals, hospitals/institutions for needed medical care and services to low-income eligible persons and SSI persons. Medicaid ID cards issued for all eligible persons in household. Eligibility: Based on income and resource criteria. Pharmacy may not refuse client prescribed medication if patient does not have co-payment, other payment arrangements may be made.

The Little Falls Town Office located at 478 Flint Ave Ext., Little Falls NY 13365 has information on:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds

• Code officers

• Tax collection

• Dog Control, etc.

• Land assessments

• Town supervisors/clerks