Senior benefits in Rockland County, New York

Rockland County emergency aid: (1) Rockland DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (845-364-3300); (2) Rockland OFA for senior-specific case management (845-364-2110); (3) Rockland hospital safety net (845-348-2000); (4) Rockland transit (845-364-3333); (5) Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York / Catholic Charities of Orange-Sullivan-Ulster / Catholic Charities of Dutchess; (6) United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region or local United Way. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$3,000 a year

Rockland 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 Rockland OFA (845-364-2110) for priority processing. Rockland DSS HEAP line: 845-364-3100. Apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,500 a year

Rockland County's principal community hospital safety net is Montefiore Nyack Hospital — Rockland's principal community hospital; Good Samaritan Hospital (Suffern, Bon Secours Charity Health System / Westchester Medical Center) is the secondary. 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 Hudson Valley seniors 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.montefiorenyack.org/patients-visitors/financial-services/. Phone: 845-348-2323.

Estimated bill savings: $500–$25,000 a year

In this county: Rockland: Montefiore Nyack Hospital — Rockland's principal community hospital; Good Samaritan Hospital (Suffern, Bon Secours Charity Health System / Westchester Medical Center) is the secondary. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the remaining gap.

Rockland County Office for the Aging (OFA) helps people age 60 and older and their caregivers. Services include home-delivered meals and meals at senior meal sites through local partner agencies, nutrition counseling with a dietitian, caregiver respite, in-home help through EISEP for people who do not get Medicaid, HEAP heating help, and Medicare counseling through HIICAP (845-364-2118). NY Connects (845-364-3444) helps with long-term care questions. Call OFA at 845-364-2110 or email ofa@co.rockland.ny.us.

Estimated service value: $1,500–$5,500 a year

TOR (Transport of Rockland) + TRIPS Paratransit covers Rockland County with fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+. TOR connects to Clarkstown Mini-Trans, Hudson Link, Rockland Coaches, Short Line and NJ Transit trains, plus the weekend Haverstraw-Ossining ferry to Metro-North's Hudson Line. Senior fare is $1.00 (regular $2.00) for riders 60+ with proof of age or a $2 Reduced-Fare Photo ID card; Medicare cardholders of any age also pay the reduced fare. TRIPS paratransit serves residents 60+ or with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses (pre-certification required). As of the county's 2026 fares page, fare collection is waived and TOR/TRIPS rides are free. Phone: 845-364-3333.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,200 a year