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Stay Healthy Center
c/o United Health Services (UHS) | Oakdale Mall
Reynolds Rd.
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 763-6060
Web: http://www.uhs.netHours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Stay Healthy Seniors offers insurance and billing
counseling. |
| National Government Services, Inc. | PO Box 4846
Syracuse, NY 13221-4846
(800) 633-4227
(888) 855-4356
Web: http://www.ngsmedicare.comHours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Handles inquiries on claims, coverage, and other information
about Medicare Part A (hospital insurance)
and Medicare Part B (medical insurance). |
| Health Now NY | Health Now NY, Inc. DMERC A
PO Box 6800
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773-6800
(607) 766-6000
(866) 419-9548
(877) 486-2048
(607) 766-6395 (fax)
Web: http://www.umd.nypic.comHours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Handles inquiries on claims, coverage, and other information on Medicare Part B Durable Medical Equipment |
| Action For Older Persons, Inc. | |
| Trained peer volunteers offer midlife and older adults
unbiased health insurance counseling, by appointment,
through the Health Insurance Information, Counseling,
and Assistance Program (HIICAP). Assists in
understanding senior health insurance policy issues
related to Medicare claims and appeals, supplemental
“Medigap” health insurance options, retiree plans,
EPIC and other prescription drug coverage options.
Trained staff also provide long-term care insurance
counseling by appointment. Speakers and educational
materials on the topics listed above are available. |
| Citizen Action of New York | |
| Provides a hotline to answer questions regarding health insurance and HMOs. |
| Broome County Department of Social Services | Medicaid
36-42 Main St.
Binghamton, NY 13905-3199
(607) 778-2604
Web: http://www.gobroomecounty.com/dssHours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.; Summer Hours: 8 a.m. ? 4 p.m. Mon-Fri. |
| Medicaid medical insurance provides payment directly to medical care vendors and providers, health care professionals, hospitals, and institutions for needed medical care and services to eligible persons. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients' Medicaid matters handled at 36 Washington Avenue, Endicott. Medicaid ID cards are issued for all eligible persons in a household. |
| Deposit Foundation & Rural Housing Services | |
| Works with social service agencies, hospitals, schools, state and federal agencies to assist area residents in obtaining needed services such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). |
| Empire Medicare Services | |
| Handles inquiries on claims, coverage, and other information regarding Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance. Beneficiary Outreach Department provides education, consumer information, and assistance to beneficiaries, their caregivers and advocates regarding Medicare coverage guidelines (including changes to the program). |
| Social Security Administration | Room 102
15 Henry St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
(866) 964-3971
(607) 773-2649 (fax)
Web: http://www.ssa.govHours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed holidays) |
| Provides information and services regarding Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability (SSD). |
| Upstate Medicare Division-HealthNow New York | PO Box 5200
33 Lewis Rd.
Binghamton, NY 13902-5200
(607) 766-6000
(800) 633-4227
Web: http://www.umd.nycpic.comHours: 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Handles inquiries on claims, coverage, and other information regarding Medicare Part B Medical Insurance. |
| New York State Division of Veterans Affairs | PO Box 1766
44 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13902-1766
(607) 724-1299
(607) 778-2147
(607) 778-2148 (fax)
Web: http://www.veterans.state.ny.usHours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. May to August |
| Benefits Assistance Program helps veterans, dependents, and widows apply for hospital, medical, and dental care. |
| DMERC A | HealthNow New York
PO Box 6800
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773-6800
(800) 633-4227
(507)735-9402 (fax)
Web: http://www.umd.nycpic.comHours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Handles inquiries on claims, coverage, and other information on Medicare Part B Durable Medical Equipment. |
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