New York 211 Health & Human Services

Senior Healthcare · New York · Free

Dial 211 for free 24/7 information on health, food, housing, and social services in New York. Relevant for seniors managing five or more medications, which is the threshold where geriatric specialty care most helps. Federally Qualified Health Centers offer sliding-scale care and accept Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients. Hearing aids are not covered under Original Medicare but are covered by many Medicare Advantage plans and OTC products under $400. Free service; donations support but never...

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Address: Statewide

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More Senior Healthcare in New York

  • HealthInAging.org — Public information from the American Geriatrics Society on healthy aging and chronic conditions. Relevant for seniors managing five or more
  • National Institute on Aging — NIH institute focused on aging research and trustworthy health information for older adults. Built for seniors needing geriatric primary car
  • CDC Older Adult Health — CDC's resources on healthy aging, vaccines, falls prevention, and chronic disease. Worth contacting for adults 65+ without a primary care do
  • American Geriatrics Society — Find a geriatrician in your area through the AGS provider directory. Worth contacting for adults 65+ without a primary care doctor, or those
  • Telehealth.HHS.gov — Federal information on telehealth — including how to use video visits as a senior. Worth contacting for adults 65+ without a primary care do
  • EyeCare America — Free eye care for qualifying seniors 65+ through the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A starting point for caregivers concerned about poly