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Resources that provide survival level services including food, housing, material goods, transportati...
The New York Caregiving Portal is an online tool available at no cost to any individual providing un...
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Trained staff can provide assistance in applying for benefits including: HEAP, Food Stamps (SNAP), and Medicaid.
Caseworkers are available to meet with older adults and their family members to assess the need for a variety of community-based services and to assist with organizing and setting up these services. There is no cost for case management.
“[Medicare] helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. You have choices for how you get Medicare coverage. If you choose to have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage, you can buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy from a private insurance company.”
NOTE: Typically, the SSA office can meet people in person to facilitate any service provides on the website. While pandemic precautions are in place, the SSA office only has meetings by appointment for extreme emergencies: to assist someone who never had a social security number and needs it for medical or employment purposes.
The Utica SSA office services people as far west as Canastota, as far east as Little Falls, as far north as Old Forge, and as far South as Earleville.
The Town of Russia Office located at 8916 North Main Street, Poland NY 13431 has information on:
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds
• Code officers
• Tax collection
• Dog Control, etc.
• Land assessments
• Town supervisors/clerks
Through the Department of Social Services (DSS), Medicaid Transportation is available. Medical Answering Services- to schedule, cancel, or inquire about Medicaid Transportation Services.
The Schuyler Town Office located at 2090 State Route 5, Utica NY 13502 has information on:
The Home Care Assistance Grant program run by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) acts as a liason between the patient and local resources, which can be used to meet home care needs. Direct support can be provided on a temporary basis through the program if no resources are available in the community.
The Newport Town Office located at 2788 Newport Road, Newport NY 13416 has information on:
Help applying for home repair and weatherization grants, HEAP and other utility assistance funds. Also offering assistance applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program). Assistance to apply for Medicaid, the Family Planning Benefit Program and counselors of Health Insurance and Information Assistance.