Resources For Patients

Benefits Screening Tool

http://www.hitesite.org/

Advanced Directives

They are legal documents that ensure your wishes are followed if you cannot make decisions for yourself. New York State recognizes three types of advance directives.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hca/advance-directives.shtml

Benefits/Entitlements

Brooklyn Medicaid Offices:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/medicaid_offices_brooklyn.shtml

Offices where individuals can go to find asssistance with applying for Medicaid

Brooklyn Foodstamp

Offices: http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/food_stamp_brooklyn.shtml

Offices where individuals can go to find assistance with applying for Foodstamps.

Energy Assistance (HEAP):

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/heap.shtml

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income homeowners and renters pay bills for heating fuel, equipment and repairs. To contact HEAP call the HEAP LINE at (800) 692-0557.

Public Health Insurance:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/public_health.shtml

Individuals and families can qualify for public health insurance even if they have income, own a house, own a car, have a bank account or receive private health insurance. Persons and families who are low-income, or receiving SSI or cash assistance, are automatically eligible. Pregnant women, children, persons over 65 and people with disabilities are also eligible.

Dental

Dental Clinics:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/resources/services_dental.shtml

Low cost Brooklyn Dental Clinic locations.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Support:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/dv.shtml

NYC 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE

The Office of Domestic Violence (ODV) provides temporary housing, emergency shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and their children. All programs provide a safe environment as well as counseling, advocacy and referral services.

Adult Protective Services:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/adult.shtml

Adult Protective Services (APS) is a state-mandated case management program that arranges for services and support for physically and/or mentally impaired adults who are at risk of harm. APS seeks to promptly resolve the risks faced by eligible clients with service plans that will enable these individuals to live independently and safely within their homes and communities. Prospective clients may be referred by anyone.

Child Protective Services:
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps/

The purpose of the Child Protective Services Act of 1973 is to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. The law established a Child Protective Service in each county in New York. Each Child Protective Service is required to investigate child abuse and maltreatment reports, to protect children (under 18 years old) from further abuse or maltreatment, and to provide rehabilitative services to children, parents, and other family members involved.

Elderly

SCRIE:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/html/scrie/scrie.shtml

The Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Programs offer eligible tenants an exemption from rent increases. The owner of the building receives a credit against their real estate taxes from the City of New York. Applicants must meet ALL of the eligibility requirements.

EPIC:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/health_care/epic/medicare.htm

EPIC supplements other prescription coverage for greater benefits and savings. When purchasing prescription drugs, the enrollee shows both EPIC and other insurance cards at the pharmacy. Any drug costs that are not covered by the other prescription coverage, including deductibles, co-insurance/co-payments and coverage gap, can be submitted to EPIC. This results in the lowest possible co-payment, and is often less than if EPIC or the other coverage is used alone.

Cooling Centers: http://www.nyc.gov/apps/311/allServices.htm?requestType=topService&serviceName=Cooling+Center

A cooling center is a facility, such as a senior center or community center, where people may go to enjoy air-conditioned comfort during a heat emergency. There are scores of cooling centers around the City, most of which are open during regular business hours in case of a heat wave.