Medicare & Medicaid

CHOICES PROGRAM

Connecticut's program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening (CHOICES) program provides information and assistance about Medicare and other related health insurance options.

MEDICARE

Federal Insurance program that covers hospital stays and other medical expenses for people ages 65+ and people with disabilities.

MEDICARE PART D LOW INCOME SUBSIDY APPLICATIONS

Eligible for people with low income subsidies (also called Extra Help) for Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles and co-pays.

MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM (MSP)

Offers financial assistance to eligible Medicare to help pay Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles and co-insurance.

HUSKY C - MEDICAID

Medicaid coverage program for low income elderly.

MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON

For people who have lived in nursing, chronic care, or intermediate care facilities for at least 90 days and who are on or eligible for Medicaid.

Prescription Assistance

PRESCRIPTION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Programs and organizations assistance with prescription expenses.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS

Offers discount prescription card for AAA members.

For Veterans

BENEFITS ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS

District offices assist veterans and their families apply for benefits and entitlements, and will advocate for Individuals when necessary.

VETERAN/MILITARY HEALTH INSURANCE

Provides preventive and primary care, offering a full range of outpatient and inpatient services for veterans.

COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS FOR VETERANS

Provides general medical care for enrolled veterans by appointment only.

Living with Support

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Offers assistance with activities of daily living.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Nursing homes and other institutional settings provide 24-hour monitoring, personal care, skilled nursing and in most cases, skilled rehabilitative services.

CONGREGATE HOUSING

This living arrangement offers individuals aged 62 and over private living within a communal setting with moderate supportive services.

Continuing Care

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Continuing care community for older adults offers full continuum of care from independent living to long term nursing care.

Independent Living

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES

For older adults who can live independently and prefer an active community environment. Independent living communities provide their residents with convenient access to dining, medical care, entertainment and other services.

ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES

Communal living environments providing a range of services. Residents live in a private or semi-private room, with either shared or private bathrooms or bathing areas.

Transportation Services

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS TRANSPORTATION

Services that provide help seniors get to and from their medical appointments.

SENIOR RIDE PROGRAMS

Transportation services that focus on the needs of seniors.

LOCAL BUS SERVICES

Bus transportation services that serve area towns.

DISABILITY RELATED TRANSPORTATION

Transportation services for individuals with disabilities.

Driving Programs

MATURE DRIVERS TRAINING

Training to help seniors remain safe and responsible drivers.

Federal and State Food Programs

ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAMS

A federal program that subsidizes nutritious meals provided to elderly adults who participate in approved adult day care programs.

SNAP PROGRAM (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps eligible individuals stretch their dollars at grocery stores and farmers markets by providing monthly benefits through a credit card system.

FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

Eligible low-income seniors are provided with $18 per year to buy fruits and vegetables at authorized Connecticut farmers' markets statewide.

FOOD PANTRIES

Food pantries provide food to those in need and are located throughout Connecticut.

Local Food Programs

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Programs that provide nutritious home delivered meals for homebound seniors.

SOUP KITCHENS

Soup kitchens provide meals to anyone in need.

SENIOR CAFÉS (NUTRITION SITES)

Senior Cafés provide hot, nutritionally balanced meals to seniors in a group setting such as a senior center in the company of others in their community.

THANKSGIVING MEALS

These organizations provide Thanksgiving meals to anyone in need throughout the state of Connecticut.

Food Assistance Programs

SENIOR CENTERS SENIOR CAFES LOCATIONS

Several area Senior Centers provide nutritionally balanced meals friendly company of others.

SENIOR DINE

Dining out nutrition program available to anyone age 60 or older, regardless of income, who lives in the Greater Waterbury or Greater Danbury areas.

CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK - FOOD PANTRY LOCATOR

This tool provided by Connecticut Food Bank will help you locate a food pantry close to where you live.

Nutrition Programs

ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

Connecticut program that serves nutritionally balanced meals and provides education and nutrition counseling to individuals 60 years of age.

CT HEALTHY LIVING

Find a "Live Well" or "Live Well with Diabetes" workshop in your area. These workshops include nutritional guidance as part of chronic disease self-management.

Health Services

COMMUNITY CLINICS

Provides community-based health care services for free or on a subsidized basis.

HEALTH SCREENING/DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

Community-based providers of health screening tests and diagnostic services.

HOME HEALTH CARE

Find health, personal and social care services in the home setting.

HOSPICE CARE

Provides palliative care and support services to patients and their families.

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Offers physical, occupational and speech therapy on inpatient and outpatient basis.

GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT

Provides coordination of care, support services, and information and referral services for older adults and their families.

Medical Equipment and Technology

EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION ALERT SYSTEMS

List of programs that provide pertinent medical information to emergency personnel.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) AIDS AND PROGRAMS

Find local agencies that offer assistive technology.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Agencies and programs that loan out medical equipment and supplies.

Wellness Programs

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Provides fitness classes, nutritional counseling and wellness programs.

Emergency Medical Response Services

EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION ALERT SYSTEMS

Programs that provide your personal medical information to first responders, whether in your car or in your home.

PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

Also known as Medical Emergency Response Systems or Personal Alarm Systems, these devices let you call for help in an emergency by pushing a button.

Fraud Prevention and Protective Services

FRAUD PREVENTION

Programs and groups that fight fraud and abuse and advocate for senior safety and protection.

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Statewide office of Protective Services for the Elderly investigates reports of known or suspected physical or mental abuse, exploitation, or neglect of adults ages 60+.

Fuel and Utilities Assistance Services

FUEL & UTILITIES ASSISTANCE

These programs assist Connecticut residents with heating fuel and utilities payments.

FUEL & UTILITY DISCONNECTION PROTECTION

These programs help eligible households who are experiencing financial hardship by preventing the disconnection of heat and utility services.

UTILITY BUDGET BILLING

Customers can request "budget billing," an arrangement which averages yearly electrical consumption into equal monthly payments.

Consumer Protection Services

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

If you have a complaint, here is information about consumer protection agencies in Connecticut that you can contact.

Volunteer Programs

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

Become a role model, mentor, and friend to children. This program provides a way for volunteers to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities.

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)

RSVP Program matches the talents of adults ages 55+ with the community service needs of local non-profit agencies.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Find volunteer opportunities within your community.

SENIOR COMPANIONS

Become an in-home volunteer for people with special needs. You can provide companionship and friendship, assistance with simple chores, respite for family caregivers and transportation.

AARP FOUNDATION: EXPERIENCE CORPS

EC volunteers tutor students in Kindergarten through grade 3 who are struggling to learn to read. Each volunteer tutors in one participating school or after-school program 2 days a week (average of 5-6 hours) during the school year.

Education Programs

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Find courses, seminars, workshops and cultural activities are offered for broadening educational and personal goals.

Employment Programs

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Find trainings and part-time employments at nonprofit and public agencies for older adults ages 55+.

Mental Health

COUNSELING

Programs and organizations that provide counseling and mental health services for different needs.

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING

Provides referrals to local chaplains for bereavement counseling and support or for pastoral counseling.

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES

State funded local mental health authority provides community based mental health services to adults with serious psychiatric disabilities or the co-occurring disorders of psychiatric illness and substance use.

In Home Support

FRIENDLY VISITS

Trained volunteers make regular visits to older residents who are homebound and in need of companionship.

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE

These programs provide telephone calls to the homebound.disabled and elderly to provide reassurance and improve quality of life.

OUTREACH FOR HOMEBOUND

Outreach programs that assist seniors by providing information about services, referrals to the services they need and to assist with benefit applications.

Support & Advocacy

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

These organizations advocate, fund, and coordinate programs for elderly and caregivers.

MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR THE ELDERLY

Each of Connecticut's 169 towns has a Municipal Agent and/or Social Service Department available to help older adults understand the programs and benefits available to them.

SENIOR ADVOCACY GROUPS

Learn about organizations and agencies that advocate for seniors in.

LGBT Senior Programs

LGBT CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Alzeheimer's Association support group focusing on the needs of LGBT caregivers. For caregivers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

LGBT MOVEABLE SENIOR CENTER

LGBT older adults and allies of the LGBT community throughout Connecticut are invited to join the LGBT Moveable Senior Center.

Home Repairs

HOME MAINTENANCE & ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS

Programs that helps seniors with minor repairs and chores around the house and handicap accessibility modifications.

HOME REHABILITATION SERVICES

Rebuilds and repairs homes for low income home owners for elderly.

Caregiver Support

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

Day programs that provide meals, therapeutic recreation, social supports and assistance with daily living skills for seniors with disabilities or memory impaired individuals.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT

Support groups for Individuals caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease, Dementia and related disorders.

RESPITE CARE

Offers temporary living arrangements for dependent adults to provide a period of relief for the regular caregiver.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

These programs offer information and support to caregivers.