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GENERAL INFORMATION
New York State Office for the Aging The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is the designated state unit on Aging under the Older Americans Act of 1965. NYSOFA’s website offers information on health insurance, senior housing, aging well, care giving and more.
Nassau County Department of Senior Citizens Affairs Nassau County’s Department of Senior Citizen Affairs has a website that offers a large amount of information on topics affecting seniors including: care giving; counseling; financial assistance; housing; medical care; home care; transportation; and senior events.
Suffolk County Office for the Aging Contact information for the Suffolk County Office for the Aging and Program & Service Guide.
Better Business Bureau—Senior Solutions A resource on senior issues provided by the Better Business Bureau. Topics include choosing elder care professionals, housing, home improvement, Medicare, managed care, home care, long-term care insurance, estate planning and funerals.
GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
Medicaid (NYS Department of Health) New York State Department of Health’s Medicaid website explains Medicaid, answers common questions about Medicaid and offers Medicaid statistics, reference guides and important phone numbers.
General information regarding Medicare, information on filing claims, long-term care information, answers to frequently asked questions and my.medicare.gov (an online service for accessing your personal Medicare information).
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
An excellent website hosted by the State of New York that contains information about Long Term Care Insurance.
New York State Partnership for Long Term Care Information about NYS’s Partnership for long term care program which may allow one to obtain Medicaid Extended Coverage.
SENIOR HOUSING
Long Island State Veteran’s Home at Stony Brook Information about the Long Island State Veteran’s Home at Stony Brook.
Nursing Homes in New York State (NYS Department of Health) A comprehensive list of nursing homes in New York State, searchable by county. Information includes survey and complaint summaries for each facility.
Veteran’s Nursing Homes in New York State (NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs) A list of veteran’s nursing homes in New York State.
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