2004
SENIOR REPORT
From
Assemblyman
Gary D.
Finch


2004 Senior Report

Contact Assemblyman Finch:
District Office:
69 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3045
Albany Office:
718 LOB, Albany, NY 12248
(518) 455-5878
E-mail:
finchg@assembly.state.ny.us




Dear Senior:

As one of the fastest growing populations in New York state and the country, seniors have their own specific needs and requirements. I have designed this brochure to help you acquaint yourself with some of the programs offered to you by New York state.

Considering the huge array of needs and programs aimed towards seniors, not everything will be covered in this brochure. I have, however, included some helpful phone numbers and web sites to local, state, and federal agencies that should be able to help you with your search.

If you have any questions that cannot be addressed through the information in this brochure, or if you do not know which agency to turn to, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,




STATE SENIOR PROGRAMS:

EPIC – The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program is New York state’s prescription plan for seniors. To be eligible for this program, you must be 65 and older, with an individual income of $35,000 or less, or a married income of $50,000 or less. Persons receiving Medicaid benefits are not eligible. For more information, contact the EPIC HOTLINE at 1-800-332-EPIC or visit the Web site at www.health.state.ny.us.

ENHANCED STAR – New York state’s Enhanced School Tax Relief Program is available to all property owners who are or will be 65 and older on or before December 31 of the current year, and with a household income from the 2002 tax year of $63,750 or less. For more information, contact the state Office of Real Property Services at 1-888-697-8275 or visit the Web site at www.orps.state.ny.us.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – New York state’s Partnership for Long-Term Care Insurance Program is an innovative partnership between the public and private sectors designed to help people afford costly nursing home bills. For detailed information on this program, please contact the NYS Partnership for Long-Term Care at 1-888-697-7582 or visit their Web site at www.nyspltc.com.



LOCAL SENIOR GROUPS:

Broome County Office for the Aging
http://www.bcstopdwi.com/community/seniornews/
Government Plaza
Binghamton, NY 13902-1766
(607) 778-2411
FAX: (607) 778-2316

Cayuga County Office for the Aging
http://co.cayuga.ny.us/aging/
160 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021-3483
(315) 253-1226
FAX: (315) 253-1151

Chenango Area Agency on Aging
County Office Bldg., 5 Court St.
Norwich, NY 13815-1794
(607) 337-1770
FAX: (607) 337-1749

Cortland County Office for the Aging
County Office Building
60 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 5590
Cortland, NY 13045-5590
(607) 753-5060
FAX: (607) 758-5528

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Department of Aging Services
http://www.tiogaopp.org/Aging/aging.htm
Countryside Community Center
9 Sheldon Guile Blvd.
Owego, NY 13827-1062
(607) 687-4222
FAX: (607) 687-4147



IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency (Police and Fire) 911
Emergencies for the Hearing Impaired 1-800-662-1220
Advocate for the Disabled Hotline 1-800-522-4369
Better Business Bureau 1-800-828-5000
Consumer Protection Board 1-800-697-1220
Domestic Violence Hotline (US) 1-800-799-7233
Domestic Violence Hotline (NYS) 1-800-942-6906
Federal Trade Commission 1-877-382-4357
NYS Attorney General 1-800-771-7755
Public Service Commission 1-800-342-3377
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Senior Citizens Hotline 1-800-342-9871
NYS Department of Tax & Finance 1-800-225-5829

HELPFUL WEB SITES:

FirstGov for Seniors
http://www.seniors.gov/

NYS Office for the Aging
http://aging.state.ny.us/index.htm

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