Senior benefits in Greene County, New York

Greene County emergency aid: (1) Greene DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (518-719-3700); (2) Greene OFA for senior-specific case management (518-719-3555); (3) Greene hospital safety net (518-828-7601); (4) Greene transit (518-943-5061); (5) Catholic Charities (Diocese of Syracuse for Otsego/Delaware/Chenango; Diocese of Albany for Columbia/Greene/Warren/Washington); (6) Opportunities for Otsego (OFO) / Delaware Opportunities / Chenango County Action Program / regional CAAs; (7) Food Bank of Central NY or Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY. Dial 211 for general referrals.

$200–$3,000/yr

Greene County DSS delivers NY's HEAP: Regular HEAP (annual heating help), Emergency HEAP (utility shut-off / fuel-out crises), and Cooling Assistance (AC unit). Eligibility approximately at 60% State Median Income. Seniors age 60+ may apply through Greene OFA (518-719-3555) for priority processing. Greene DSS HEAP line: 518-719-3700. Apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov.

$200–$1,500/yr

Greene County's principal community hospital safety net is Columbia Memorial Hospital (Hudson, Columbia Memorial Health) — Greene County's principal hospital (cross-county to Columbia); Margaretville Hospital (Delaware, Bassett) serves the Catskills mountain communities of western Greene. The Financial Assistance Program covers uninsured/underinsured residents — sliding scale typically discounts charges up to 100% at the lower income brackets with reduced rates above. Note: NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate means many residents qualify for Medicaid and would access these hospitals through Medicaid rather than FAP. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.albanymed.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance-programs/. Phone: 518-828-7601.

$500–$25,000/yr

In this county: Greene: Columbia Memorial Hospital (Hudson, Columbia Memorial Health) — Greene County's principal hospital (cross-county to Columbia); Margaretville Hospital (Delaware, Bassett) serves the Catskills mountain communities of western Greene. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

Greene County OFA serves seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HIICAP — NY's SHIP), HEAP intake assistance, EPIC intake, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, NY Connects (local ADRC), and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Apply by calling OFA at 518-719-3555 or emailing ofa@discovergreene.com.

$1,500–$5,500/yr

Greene County Transit covers Greene County. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+. ADA paratransit available where fixed-route exists. Apply at the county transit office or via the operator. Phone: 518-943-5061.

$200–$2,000/yr