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

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

address

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 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 Medicaid, and Medicare Saving Programs. Offers home visits as needed.

Last assured

05/21/2026

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