Provides supplements and Enteral pumps

The Manheim Town Office located at 6356 State Route 167, Dolgeville NY 13329 has information on:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds

• Code officers

• Tax collection

• Dog Control, etc.

• Land assessments

• Town supervisors/clerks

The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC), is operated by the New York State Department of Health (NYDOH). It is a cost-sharing program with seniors; paying premiums and meeting deductibles. Depending on cost of medication, participants pay set amount (from $3-$20) at pharmacy for each prescription. Almost all brand names and generic drugs covered, as well as insulin, insulin syringes, and needles. Eligibility: 65+ yrs with up to $75,000 income if single; up to $100,000 if married. Local contacts: Action for Older Persons 722-1251 and Broome County Office for Aging 778-2411.

A website that assists the consumer is determining which programs he/she may be eligible for in the state of New York, whittled down to the county you reside in. By inputting a few details, the site will direct you to various programs and will assist you in applying for those programs by directing you to the correct forms or giving you the phone numbers you can use to contact someone to assist you. The programs that are addressed on this site are: WIC, SNAP ( food stamps ) HEAP, Temporary Assistance, school meals, SSI program, summer meals program, Weatherization Assistance Program, special tax credits, federal earned income credit, NY State earned income credit, child tax credit, Medicaid, medicare assistance programs. EPIC, Gold Star Parent Annuity, Blind Annuity Program Consumer Protection Services, HIV Uninsured Care Program, Office of Victim Services and Veteran's Affairs. On this site you can apply for programs, recertify for programs, update your contact information, view your case details, track your application, view transaction details of your SNAP card, report a lost or damaged card and submit any verification documents requested.

Medicare

Can assist with Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Program, Secondary Insurance Coverage, Counseling & Assistance Program

Medicare Rights Center's trained volunteers and staff spend the time to help each caller understand their Medicare benefits, find the right coverage, and understand how any existing coverage works with Medicare, in order to ensure seamless access to affordable health care. Call 1-800-333-4114, Monday through Friday.

Information on filing and appealing claims and on availability of Medicare supplement policies and their premiums. Also information on Long Term Care policies for nursing home costs. Additionally, the Medicare Buy-in program is made available, providing eligible persons with return to their Social Security check of the Medicate deduction, and in some cases, the equivalent of a free Plan C Medicare Supplement Policy.

The Medicaid for Pregnant Women Program funded by New York State though the Broome County Department of Social Services (DSS), enables pregnant women with limited financial resources or health insurance to receive prenatal care.

Medicare is health insurance for individuals age 65 or over, people under 65 with disabilities, or people with end-stage renal disease. Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, HOSPICE and home health care. Part B helps cover doctor's services, hospital outpatient care, home health care and some preventive services. Part D helps cover prescription drugs.