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MEDICAID APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)

120 Washington Street, Suite 430, Watertown, NY 13601

Eligibility

Individuals who are either age 65 years or older, blind or visually impaired, or disabled

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Languages

American Sign Language

Application process

Appointment required; call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Lewis County, New York Jefferson County, New York Franklin County, New York Saint Lawrence County, New York
Provides one-on-one assistance to help individuals enroll in government sponsored health insurance programs, such as Medicaid, Homecare Medicaid, Nursing home Medicard, and Medicare Saving Programs Offers home visits as needed.

Last assured

05/15/2025

Providing organization

MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)
Provides a resource and advocacy center for people with disabilities. Services include information and referral, benefits advisement, advocacy, home health care, housing, peer mentoring, nursing home transition assistance, insurance enrollment assistance, community education, independent living skills training, and architectural barrier consults.