United Health Care

·        Member Services – 800-643-4845

·        Medicaid DSNP Member Services – 800-514-4912

·        Transportation (LogistiCare) – 866-913-2497, TTY 866-288-3133

·        Philips Lifeline – 800-368-2925

·        24-hr NurseLineSM (OptumHealth) - 877-440-9407

·        Renew Rewards – 888-219-4602

·        Meal Program - 866-204-6111

·        OTC Card - 800-514-4912

·        Acupuncture – 866-785-1654, TTY 888-877-5378

·        Prescriptions – Mail Order (OptumRx) 877-889-6358

·        Dental 800-514-4912

·        Vision (March Vision) 800-514-4912

WellCare

·        Member Services – 866-482-3363

Today’s Options

·        Member Services – 866-568-8921

Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY

·        Member Services - 800-329-2792

America Home Care (must have Medicaid) – Help with home care, cleaning, shopping… 716-288-9300

Transportation

·        City of Buffalo ($3 one way, no wheelchairs, 3 weeks in advance. 62+) 716-851-4204

·        Erie County (60+) $3 with 2 weeks notice 716-858-7433

 

Prescriptions Savings

·        EPIC800-332-3742

·        www.needymeds/org

·        Boehringer Ingelheim Care Foundation – 800-556-8317

·        Viagarawww.viagara.com/savings-offer

Home Owners

·        NACA – Home purchasing assistance (low interest no money down) – 716-834-6222

·        Erie County Lead Safety Program (Helps replace windows) – 716-961-6800

·        Buffalo Energy (Nicole) – Helps with insulation and 50% off furnace – 716-270-9409

·        Neighbors helping Neighbors (Helps with home repairs) – 716-406-8311

·        Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (Home Repairs) – 716-851-2872

·        Belmont (home repairs and rent assistance) – 716-884-7791

Other Services

·        UB Dental – Discount dental work – 716-829-2821

·        Dental/Vision Discounts – Wellness Access – Barry K – 716-580-3773

·        Meals on Wheels – 716-822-2002

·        Catholic Charities – Medical/Utility Bill Assistance - 716-856-4494

·        City of Buffalo Senior Discount Card - 716-851-4141

·        Care & Share (Heating Utility Shut Off Notices) 855-852-2736

·        Richmond-Summer Senior Center (travel club, meals, yoga, dance, driving classes) 716-885-3290 - 337 Summer St

OTC (Over The Counter Card)

·        OTC Mobile Stores Site: Click Here
OTC Catalog: (PDF)

·        OTC Network List: Click Here

HEAP – 716-858-7644
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap
Food stamp recipients should automatically be enrolled. Check at end of October to be sure.

2018-2019 HEAP Benefit Gross Monthly Income Guidelines


1 - $2,391
2 - $3,127
3 - $3,863
4 - $4,598
5 - $
5,334

Repair and Replace Program (Homeowner)
1) Must get two estimates first from:

AG Roehrig & Son – 829-8857
Adema Heating – 834-7611
Capital Heat – 683-7336
Green Home Innovations – 572-5973

2) Get copy of estimate and have them email estimate to HEAP.

3) Go to 291 Pearl St with the following

a) ID
b) Deed
c) Proof of House Income (see limits above)
d) Proof of Resources ($3000 max in resources)

4) Fill out an application and conduct interview.

Summer Air Conditioner Program

Take a Dr note to 291 Pearl St indicating your need for an AC unit for one at no charge including installation. Can not have an existing new unit.

WNY Pooled Trust – If DISABLED and need spenddown for Medicaid this may be a great program for you. Allows you to deposit money into a trust, then request that money to pay bills/rent etc

http://www.wnypooledtrust.org/65+trust/

Ph. 866-362-5081

Niagara Falls social Security Office – 877-480-4992
Fax - 716-283-1774