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Government Agencies
Administration on Aging - The official Web site of the Administration on Aging (AoA). It includes information designed for older Americans and their families, as well as those concerned about providing opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons, and support their independence.
Aging Well - A "Health and Wellness Village for Mature Adults." This site is devoted to helping mature New Yorkers maintain proper health and nutrition practices. It was created by the New York State Office for the Aging.
Department of Health & Human Services - The Department of Health & Human Services Web site contains a varitey of information relating to health, safety, and well-being.
Department of Veterans Affairs - Information for US veterans and their families, on benefits, facilities, special programs, and more.
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program - Visit the NYS Department of Health's site to learn about EPIC, a program that helps New York seniors pay for their prescription medications.
Empire Medicare Services - Visit the Empire Medicare Services Web site for the latest Part A - Hospital Insurance information.
CMS's Home Page - This is the Center's for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Web site. CMS is the federal agency that administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Visit their site for: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Medicare and Medicaid.
CMS's Medicare Site - This is a site devoted to Medicare, with sections that cover wellness, fraud and abuse, and other topics. It also has information on managed care (health maintenance organizations - HMOs), including a:
Healthfinder - This is the "gateway" site for consumer health and services information put together by the federal government. Healthfinder will lead you to selected online publications, databases, and resources that can help you make better health decisions.
HIICAP - Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program - Free, accurate and unbiased consumer help with Medicare, managed care, Medigap, long term insurance and more for Medicare beneficiaries, their families and others.
National Heritage Insurance Company (NHIC) - Visit the NHIC Web site for durable medical equipment information.
Social Security Administration - The official Web site of the Social Security Administration (SSA). It includes information on benefits, social security law, reporting fraud, and online services for beneficiaries and businesses.
Other Organizations
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - This site has a "Living Healthy, Active Lives" section with nutrition and exercise suggestions. The site also describes the benefits of AARP membership, and has an online application form to join the AARP.
American Lung Association (ALA) Flu Center - This site lets you input your zip code and find a flu clinic location in your area.
Brookdale Center on Aging - This organization, based in New York's Hunter College, provides training and technical assistance to staff at all levels within the aging network. It also helps non-aging agencies with their concerns for older clients, older workers, or caregiver employees.
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) - The MRC is a national, not-for-profit organization that helps ensure that older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health care. |
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