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Provides one-on-one assistance for individuals interested in shopping for and enrolling in health insurance through The New York State of Health – the Official Health Plan Marketplace. Navigators are now available to speak with individuals and families to provide education about the different types of health insurance plans offered through the New York State of Health (NYSoH) Marketplace and to assist with enrollment into public insurance programs and qualified health plans.

Information, referral, advocacy, insurance counseling, and general assistance for citizens 60 years old and older.

Assistance with coordination of care for seniors who live in their own homes, as well as their families. Assistance with linking appropriate resources and determining eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, Lifeline, Food Stamps, and telephone discounts. Assistance with paperwork for entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Insurance counseling etc. Education and Counseling relating to Medicare and Medicare related products. Transportation to medical appointments for an hourly fee plus mileage. Assistance with selecting alternative living arrangements, with the goals of the older adult in mind.

Provides information, counseling, and assistance with the most up-to-date information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Plans, Managed Care Plans (HMO, PPO, PEES, MSA), Premium Rates, Medicaid, Prescription Coverage, and Long-Term Care Insurance. Helps people make educated decisions regarding insurance options by providing unbiased, up-to-date, personalized information. Helps uninsured/under-insured persons. Also provides confidential help with health insurance problems, including billing, filing appeals, referrals to appropriate agencies including legal assistance, and one-on-one counseling by appointment. Group presentation available. Provides training for professionals and caregivers.

Provides one-on-one assistance for individuals interested in shopping for and enrolling in health insurance through The New York State of Health – the Official Health Plan Marketplace. Navigators are now available to speak with individuals and families to provide education about the different types of health insurance plans offered through the New York State of Health (NYSoH) Marketplace and to assist with enrollment into public insurance programs and qualified health plans.

A multifaceted prenatal assistance and health education program that provides community outreach and promotes the importance of early prenatal care. Offers assistance in applying for W.I.C. (Women Infants & Children) and health insurance through the NYS Marketplace. Works to connect parents with community-based services to support pregnancy and beyond. Offers essential information and education on fetal development, prenatal nutrition, birthing, infant nutrition, breastfeeding, labor and delivery, signs of premature labor, birth control options, the dangers of nicotine/alcohol/drug use, and HIV prevention.

Provides counseling on Medicare, Medigap policies, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans, Low Income Subsidy programs, employer sponsored insurance, and other health insurance programs available in New York State.

Medicaid provides medical assistance for those families and individuals whose medical expenses exceed their income. DSS processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs.

The Dutchess County Office for the Aging offers a wide variety of services to meet the nutritional needs of persons 60 years and older. Services include congregate meals at OFA Friendship Centers, Home Delivered Meals for homebound older adults, nutrition education and counseling, picnics during the summer, and year-round health promotion events.

Medicaid provides medical assistance for those families and individuals whose medical expenses exceed their income. DSS processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs.

The Office for the Aging offers many services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition through congregate meals, advocacy, support groups, transportation services, caregiver services, case management, and the Bone Builders and Senior Meal Programs. Bone Builders and the Senior Dinner Clubs are overseen by Pro Action of Steuben-Yates.

Processes consumer complaints against insurance companies, agents, brokers and adjusters, answers inquiries concerning insurance and performs certain investigative activities. Conducts investigations, gathers evidence and effects arrests for insurance frauds and related crimes. Educate and protect users of financial products and services, and ensures that users are provided with timely, accurate and understandable information.

Provides assistance enrolling eligible children, families and individuals in low or no-cost state health insurance plans including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Assists in enrollment with small business health insurance. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Provides assistance enrolling eligible children, families and individuals in low or no-cost state health insurance plans including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Assists in enrollment with small business health insurance. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Provides assistance enrolling eligible children, families and individuals in low or no-cost state health insurance plans including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Assists in enrollment with small business health insurance. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Provides assistance in understanding Medicare, Medigap, policies and planning, private insurance, retiree and employer insurance, EPIC, Medicare Part D, the Medicare Savings Program and basic Medicaid eligibility.

* Provides free over the phone counseling about Medicare and benefits including appeals.

Health Access Navigators in Ithaca and Tompkins County: help individuals sort through health insurance options available through the NY State of Health health insurance exchange website assist individuals in enrolling in a health insurance coverage assist Aged, Blind and Disabled individuals complete paper Medicaid applications for submission to their local DSS. Navigators available, Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pmTompkins Community Action, Inc.701 Spencer Road, Ithaca

* Offers comprehensive outpatient HIV, Hepatitis C medical care. Confidential rapid HIV testing Education and counseling Nutritional evaluation Case management Assistance in obtaining health insurance (DHS, SSI, SSD, ADAP)

Provides applications and assistance for state insurances for uninsured or under insured individuals and families. Also assists with other questions regarding other insurance issues.

Open Door provides Outreach and Enrollment staff that are committed to enrolling people in insurance programs that fit their budgets. Coverage is often available regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

Provides information, counseling and education on long term care insurance and on the NYS partnership for long term care. Helps individuals assess whether it is appropriate for them, and if so, provides information on how to choose a policy.

Offers insurance enrollment programs and seminars for individuals or families needing medical insurance. These services are available at Nassau University Medical Center and at our Family Health Centers, with convenient day and evening hours. We have organizations available to help you enroll. Contact Healthfirst, one of our partners at 1-888-250-2220 or the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-656-9783 for detailed information.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas: - Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns) - Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity) - Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments) - Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services) - Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare) - Student Loan/Debt Counseling - Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health) ##RENTRY##