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Program assists those ages 60+ with benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Food Stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Home energy Assistance programs (HEAP), Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC), Senior Citizen real property tax exemptions (STAR), and PSEG Critical Care program.

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Social Security Retirement Benefits
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Medicaid Information / Counseling
Property Tax Exemption Information
Medicare
Food Stamps / SNAP
Provides a full range of entitlement counseling, including Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, tax abatement, educational lectures, and on-going care givers support groups. Program also includes a referral service for home care assistance and non-emergency medical transportation. A food pantry is available to those who are eligible on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Geriatric Counseling
Medicaid Information / Counseling
Property Tax Exemption Information
Benefits Assistance
Public Lectures / Discussions
Public Awareness / Education
Food Pantries
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Medicare Information / Counseling
Medicare
Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

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Medicaid Information / Counseling
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid Recipients
Home Health Care
Medicaid
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.
Promotes the concepts of choice, individualized services and supports and consumer satisfaction. The focus of MSC is to assist each person in achieving his or her unique goals, desires and valued outcomes in terms of having a job, a circle of friends, enjoyable leisure activities, access to medical and clinical services, and continued family contact after moving from home.

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Medicaid Information / Counseling
Case / Care Management
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.
Hamaspik assistance provides in scheduling appointments, identifying and accessing needed services, obtaining financial assistance, and meeting other needs to individuals living independently in the community, or their families.
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.

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State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Provides assistance to families, individuals, and businesses with information and assistance applying for health insurance (Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Marketplace Qualified Health Plans) through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

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Navigator Programs
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
* 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)

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Family and Community Medicine
HIV Testing
Wellness Programs
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides informational materials related to problems surrounding epilepsy, its causes, warning signs, and means of dealing with problems caused by epilepsy.

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Disease/Disability Information
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Case/Care Management
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Disability Awareness Training
Provides counselors to discuss information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Managed Care, Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Provides assistance with finding and enrolling in a health plan that fits the client's budget and healthcare needs for anyone in the community.

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Navigator Programs
Medicare Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Provides assistance with finding and enrolling in a health plan that fits the client's budget and healthcare needs for anyone in the community.

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Navigator Programs
Medicare Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
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.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Managed Health Care Information
Provides one-on-one assistance and community trainings about health insurance and access to health care.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Managed Health Care Information
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Provides assistance to seniors regarding Medicaid, EPIC, or health insurance issues, answers questions, or helps guide or navigate through they system.

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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
* Assists with insurance enrollment for uninsured and underinsured pregnant women. Prenatal health education and social support services. Nutrition education. Prenatal Care and Assistance Program (PCAP). Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternity Services (MOMS) program. Childbirth education classes. Infant feeding classes. Confidential HIV counseling. Medicaid Enrollment Services.

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Childbirth Education
Transitional Case/Care Management
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Provides coordination of services through linkage and referral to supports and services for children 3+ yrs through adults with a diagnosis confirmed by DDRO (Developmental Disabilities Regional Office) to allow them to live as independently and productively as possible.

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Special Education Advocacy
Children's In Home Respite Care
Medicaid Planning
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Adult In Home Respite Care
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Personal Care
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.

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State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Assists and educates Saint Lawrence County residents with applications for health insurance on the New York State of Health Marketplace.

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State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Navigator Programs
Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

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Medicaid Information / Counseling
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid Recipients
Home Health Care
Medicaid
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.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Health Insurance Marketplaces
Medicaid Applications
Provides services to adults and children with developmental disabilities who waive the right to live in an institution and choose to live at home with their families. Case management services are provided to clients who are on Medicaid and also to those who are not Medicaid eligible.

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Individual Advocacy
Case / Care Management
Medicaid Information / Counseling
In collaboration with New York State Community Service Society, assist people who are enrolled in New York State Medicaid manage care plans and those who receive long-term care services; such as questions regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs for those receiving long-term care, managed care option, help to resolve problems with plan and providers, help in lodging complaints or appeal health care decisions. Medicaided Facilitated Enrollment Program is also offered for the aged, blind and disabled to assist in enrolling and receiving insurance programs, such as Medicaid, long term care (for homecare) enrollment, Medicaid recertification, Medicare Savings Program.

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Medicare Information / Counseling
Medicaid Information / Counseling
Long Term Case / Care Management