Offers assistance in enrolling NY State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace, answers questions about Medicaid eligibility, and helps individuals and families select health plans, such as Medicaid, qualified and essential health plans, and Child Health Plus.

An online guide for anyone to become informed about New York State managed health care programs

St. Mary's Insurance Enrollment Facilitation: A full time enrollment specialist is available 5 days a week and by appointment to assist any community member with information or assisted enrollment in government sponsored health insurances including Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and Medicaid. Services are free.

Certified counselors provide free, accurate, and objective information, counseling, assistance and advocacy on Medicare, private health insurance, Medicaid and related health coverage plans including Part D prescription drug plans.

Provides information, education, and counseling for individuals with questions regarding medical bills, Medicare, Medicare Advantage programs (managed care), Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medigap, and other health and long term care insurance.

Provides certified counselors available to provide variety assist with insurance issues. Includes information on Medicare D Prescription Drug Program, low-income subsidies, Medicare Savings Plans and EPIC.

Provides information and services regarding Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security.

Lifelong's Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program (HIICAP) offers assistance to persons of all ages who are trying to understand their Medicare coverage. If you have questions about Medicare and related insurance, or if you are having trouble paying for Medicare, or any related problems or issues, please turn to HIICAP.Every week HIICAP's certified volunteer insurance counselors meet one-to-one at Lifelong with individuals who have questions about Medicare. Frequently HIICAP is helping people understand the framework of Medicare:Part A is hospital insurance;Part B is medical insurance;Part C is the option of a Medicare Advantage Plan (through a private insurance company); andPart D is Medicare prescription drug coverage (also through a private insurance company).In addition counselors provide information on Medicare supplement policies. The most common concern brought to HIICAP is the issue of cost - keeping insurance and health care costs within each person's budget. Those concerns are addressed in a number of ways, including:*Informing persons with low incomes about options which can assist them: the Medicare Savings Program, the Part D Extra Help Program, and Medicaid;*Comparing the costs and the coverage offered through Medicare supplement policies and Medicare Advantage Plans;*Taking a look at New York State's EPIC program, which can help with drug costs for people 65 and older.In each appointment, the starting point is your individual situation, your questions and concerns. If you wish to meet with a certified counselor, just call Lifelong at 607-273-1511 and make an appointment. Appointments are typically Wednesday mornings, but accommodations may be made to work with your schedule if Wednesday mornings are not suitable for you.

* Helps coordinate referrals to specialty care providers.

* Offers limited Case Management.

* Offers assistance in accessing health insurance, such as Child Health Plus and Medicaid.

* Provides information and referrals to appropriate programs.

An organized marketplace developed by New York State to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage.

Assists and educates Saint Lawrence County residents with applications for health insurance on the New York State of Health Marketplace.

St. Mary's Insurance Enrollment Facilitation: A full time enrollment specialist is available 5 days a week and by appointment to assist community member up to the age of 64 with information or assisted enrollment in government sponsored health insurances including Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and Medicaid. Services are free.

Assists with accessing health and non-health care services. Helps with obtaining insurance, educational resources, and social program assistance.

Provides information and assistance in a person centered format to help individuals aged 60+ or of any age with a disability to make informed decisions on long term services and supports.

SAIL provides information and assistance concerning long term care planning for individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties. Information and assistance is provided for establishing Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and accessing long term care services. SAIL provides information and assistance to persons with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance. The center also provides insurance counseling and advisement for choosing the most appropriate coverage, as well as information concerning co-insurance and gap policies.

Public health insurance application assistance program for people who are aged, blind or disabled. Educates and assists New Yorkers with enrolling in Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)Facilitated Enrollment consists of private, one-on-one counseling about Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Program. We can meet with people at our offices, various public locations, also telephone appointments, or in special circumstances go to the home to mitigate barriers that might prevent someone from applying.

Specially trained staff provides information and referral and offers counseling on finances, health, family, housing, and other matters for persons 60+ yrs.

Offers a team of highly-trained "Navigators" to steer New Yorkers to the best and most affordable health insurance coverage available from the state insurance exchange under auspices of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Offers assistance in enrolling NY State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace, answers questions about Medicaid eligibility, and helps individuals and families select health plans, such as Medicaid, qualified and essential health plans, and Child Health Plus.

* Helps individuals better understand Medicare and private insurance plans, help process claims, advocate on behalf of the individual when necessary and make referrals to support agencies.

* Helps individuals, families and small businesses learn about and apply for health insurance, including Medicaid, the Essential Plan, Child Health Plus and qualified health plans.

Educates seniors about Medicare plans and Buy-In programs, prescription plans, Medigap plans, New York State Elderly Prescription Drug Assistance Program (EPIC), and Medicaid related plans. Offers seniors the ability to call regarding any health care issues that they may encounter with their current situation.

Staff assist with sorting through medical insurance needs. We provide Medicaid and Medicare (A,B,C,D) benefits counseling, EPIC, Lifeline telephone discount, low income subsidy, part D prescription benefits, Medicare Supplemental insurance, Employer insurance benefits, Veterans benefits, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA), Medicare Savings Program, and more.

Provides assistance with finding and enrolling in a health plan that fits the client's budget and healthcare needs for anyone in the community.