How to apply for Chemung County Office for the Aging — Title III + NY Connects (Chemung County) in New York

Who it's for

Chemung County's Office for the Aging is the Department of Aging and Long Term Care. It serves seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include the Nutrition Program (meals), Medicare and health insurance counseling (HIICAP — NY's SHIP), the CARE Unit, caregiver and dementia support, friendly visitor and telephone reassurance, personal emergency response systems, legal assistance, transportation, help with programs that make ends meet, and NY Connects (local ADRC). Apply by calling the department at 607-737-5520 or emailing ofa@chemungcountyny.gov.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Chemung County residency
• For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
• For HIICAP service: Medicare card

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Chemung County Office for the Aging — Title III + NY Connects (Chemung County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of Chemung County residency, for Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual reassessment