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MANAGED CARE COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL

Resource Name:MANAGED CARE COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL

Eligibility

Seniors and people with disabilities applying for or receiving Medicare.

Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information and services

Fees

None

Service area

New York

Informs, educates and assists seniors and their families in making informed decisions about Medicare insurance, assist with Medicare billing issues, help with coverage appeals, provide unbiased help to find Medicare plans.

Last assured

02/27/2026

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL

Grassroots not for profit organization made up of seniors and senior organizations, advocating for senior rights and benefits and assisting seniors with outreach and education since 1972. Our programs are conducted through our statewide helpline available in each county in NY: 800-333-4374.

Our Patients Rights program helps hospitalized and institutionalized patients and families with their rights.

Our Managed Care Counseling and Assistance Program informs, educates and assists seniors and their families in making informed decisions about Medicare insurance, assist with Medicare billing issues, help with coverage appeals, provide unbiased help to find Medicare plans.

Our Senior Medicare Patrol program SMP educates seniors and others about Medicare fraud prevention and helps report fraud on our statewide helpline.