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Benefit Programs
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EPIC
New York State's pharmacy assistance program helps seniors pay for their prescription drugs.
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Food Stamp Program
This program is designed for low-income households.
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Healthcare
View the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program.
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HEAP
Financial help for winter heating costs is available to income eligible households (owners and renters).
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IT-214 NYS Tax Rebate
This rebate is a tax credit or check to homeowners and renters who pay a high percent of income on rent or property taxes for Homeowners and renters who meet financial eligibility criteria; based on income, and either property taxes or amount of rent paid.
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Medicaid
A joint Federal and State Government program designed to provide health care for low-income individuals and families.
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Medicare
This is Federal Government health insurance for people age 65 or older, under 65 and disabled, and persons with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
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Property Tax Exemption
This exemption is for real estate owners 65 plus who use property exclusively as their legal residence.
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QMB / SLMB / QI-1
View information about the Medicare Savings Programs.
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Social Security
Learn about the benefits a person can begin earning as early as 62.
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Supplemental Security Income
This is for people who are blind, disabled, or over age 65, who have low qualifying income and resources.
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Veterans Benefits
These benefits are for non-service-connected wartime veterans and their dependents.