There are many services available through outreach at the Palmer Council on Aging. The outreach coordinator evaluates an elder's needs and provides access to services available. Office and home visits are available and remain strictly confidential.
Services Available
Application Assistance
Caregiver Assistance
Tax Exemption
Sewer Abatement
Specialized Medical Equipment
Agency Referrals
Housing Assistance
File of Life
Telephone Discount
Electric Discount
Fuel Assistance
The Massachusetts Fuel Assistance Program helps residents living on fixed or low incomes by paying a portion of their heating bills from November 1st through April 30th. Eligibility guidelines for the 2008-2009 heating season are:
Number in Household Gross Income Limit
1 $27,876
2 $36,454
3 $45,031
If you received fuel assistance last year, you will receive a certification application in the mail. If you did not receive fuel assistance last year, you need to complete a new application. Applications can be filed at the senior center for 60+. You must call to schedule an appointment.
Weatherization
Heating System Assistance
MEDICARE PART D OPEN ENROLLMENT
The open enrollment for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans is from November 15th through December 31st each year. Anyone who has questions can contact Cindy at the senior center.
Prescription Advantage Open Enrollment
Prescription Advantage is the state prescription drug assistance program for seniors and people with disabilities in Massachusetts. Prescription Advantage is now in continuous enrolllment. To find out more information you can call Prescription Advantage @ 1-800 243-4636 or on the internet at www.800ageinfo.com. You can also set up a Shine appointment at the senior center or speak to the outreach worker, Cindy Jasak.
Veterans Agent
Mark Avis, Palmer Veteran's Agent will be here at the the Palmer Senior Center the third Thursday of every month to talk to veterans about any concerns or issues they may have. If you are a spouse of a veteran you can also come down and talk to Mark. He will be here from 10:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. on a first come walk in basis. He will be here at the senior center on Thursday,December 18th.
MASS-SAVE: A free home energy analysis is available for all National Grid electric customers. A Mass-Save energy advisor will thoroughly examine your home and install up to $30.00 woth of energy and water-saving materials. You will receive a report detailing the energy-saving recommendations identified by the energy advisor. Call 1-800-632-8300.
Food Stamps
Prescription Assistance-Medicare Part D
Medicare Assistance
Prescription Advantage
Masshealth
Alzheimer's Support-Safe Return
Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.
(G.S.S.S.I.)
Home Care
Ace Grant
Care Award
Companion Program
Money Management
Elder Abuse
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