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Older Adult Centers

Geriatric Mental Health

In-Home Services

Caregiving

Health Insurance Assistance

Elder Abuse & Crime

Friendly Visiting

Older Adult Workforce

Volunteer

Housing Support

Transportation

Legal Assistance

Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

NY Connects


Health insurance experts answer questions about Medicare.

If you have questions about Medicare and which plan is the right fit for you, call the Department for the Aging’s Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program (HIICAP) to speak with a trained expert. HIICAP is a completely free resource to educate Medicare beneficiaries about:

Medicare Part A and Part B plans

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program (EPIC)

Medicare Advantage (Part C)

Medigap insurance to supplement Original Medicare

How Medicare works with retiree coverage

Medicare Savings Programs and Low-Income Subsidy to help pay costs

Download a list of HIICAP sites or call Aging Connect at 212-244-6469 for more information.

Resources

A Complete Guide to the New HIICAP Guidebook:

Medicare And You 2024: The Official U.S. Government Medicare Handbook

Medicare 與您 2024

Medicare Y Usted 2024

All New York City residents who qualify are eligible to access the NYC Cares Initiative through NYC Health + Hospitals which provides low or no-cost primary health care. This program is for New Yorkers who cannot afford health insurance and provides health care access at low or-no cost regardless of age or citizenship status. More information can be found here or at 311.