The Medicaid Application Assistance Program (MAAP) at Western New York Independent Living, Inc. helps individuals who are 65 or older, blind, and/or disabled (regardless of age) apply for Medicaid services. MAAP staff work directly with the Erie County Department of Social Services to help qualifying individuals apply for a variety of Medicaid-based services. These services include:

• Community Medicaid

• Medicaid-Buy In for Working People w/ Disabilities

• Medicaid Spend-Down Program

• Managed Long Term Care (MLTC)

• Nursing Home/Chronic Care Coverage

The Home Care Assistance Grant program run by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) acts as a liason between the patient and local resources, which can be used to meet home care needs. Direct support can be provided on a temporary basis through the program if no resources are available in the community.

Neighborhood Advisor Program - Onondaga County Office for Aging 315- 435-2362

Neighborhood Advisors are trained Senior Services Professionals. They assist older adults in obtaining the services they need in order to remain independent in their home setting. They:

• Promote awareness of community services

• Make referrals and connect older adults with services

• Follow-up to ensure that the services have been received

These services are free and confidential. Appointments are available in the senior’s home or at a senior or community center.

A Neighborhood Advisor can help you:

Complete medical applications and other forms. Locate needed services, such as:

• Health Care

• Legal Advice

• Transportation

• Housing

• Nutrition and Exercise

• Socialization

• Caregiver Information

Provide information about income stretching programs such as:

• Social Security Income

• SNAP (Food Stamps)

• Employment

• EPIC and Home Energy Assistance

• Program (HEAP)

• IT-214 Form/• Property Tax Reduction

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamps Program, provides assistance for low income households so that they can afford groceries.

There are a variety of insurance plans designed to supplement the coverage offered by Medicare. The Office for the Aging has a booklet called "Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare" which compares some of the common insurance plans. Call the Office for the Aging at 349-3484 or 1-800-596-3200 ext. 3484 for your copy.

On-line Information Resource for Medicare and Medicaid recipients.

The Fairfield Town Office located at 439 Kelly Road, Little Falls NY 13365 has information on:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds

• Code officers

• Tax collection

• Dog Control, etc.

• Land assessments

• Town supervisors/clerks

The Danube Town Office located at 438 Creek Road, Little Falls NY 13365 has information on:

• HUD funds

• Code officers

• Tax collection

• Dog Control, etc.

• Land assessments

• Town supervisors/clerks

Frankfort Town Office located at 201 3rd Ave, Frankfort NY 13340 has information on:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds

• Code officers

• Tax collection

• Dog Control, etc.

• Land assessments

• Town supervisors/clerks

The Women's, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is run by the Broome County Health Department and is committed to providing health assessments, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and counseling, as well as referrals and vouchers for healthy foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding post partum women, infants, and children up to age five.