Other Helpful Programs for Seniors
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
New York State’s HEAP helps pay heating costs. Eligibility is determined
by your annual income and household size. To find out more about HEAP,
call your local Office for the Aging or the Senior Citizens Hotline at
1-800-342-9871.
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"...Seniorcitizens are an invaluable asset
to our communities. Their hard work and sacrifices have given us the freedom that
we have today, and we need to make sure that their needs are met."
Gary D. Finch
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Real Property Tax Exemption
You may be eligible to have your real property tax assessment reduced by as much as
50%. This exemption is offered as a local option to homeowners age 65 and over whose
annual income is within specified guidelines. To find out if you meet the income
requirements and if the exemption is in effect in your locality, please call your county,
city, town or village assessor’s office.
Lifeline Telephone Service
Reduces cost of basic telephone service to as little as $1.00 a month. Persons eligible
to receive assistance benefits from at least one of these programs are eligible: Medicaid,
Food Stamps, SSI, HEAP, Veterans non-service related Disability Pension and Veterans’
Surviving Spouse Pension. For information, call 800-799-6874.
www.nydoctorprofile.com
Website created by the NYS Department of Health provides information on practicing
physicians. You may access information on educational background, legal actions,
health plans, hospital affiliations and more. If you prefer to speak to a customer service
representative, call 888-338-6999.
Emergency Assistance for Adults (EAA)
Cash payments for food, rent, moving expenses, utilities, furniture, repairs, etc. in case
of emergency. SSI-eligible persons with a documented need for assistance are eligible
and income guidelines are the same as SSI. For information, call 877-472-8411.
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