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by: New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG
ADVOCACY & LEGAL RESOURCES
FOR NEW YORKERS
The organizations below can help if:
You have been told your medication is not covered by your Medicare prescription drug plan and/or Medicaid.
You want help getting your Medicare prescription plan to cover your prescription or to appeal your plan's decision not to cover a drug.
You want Medicaid to pay for a drug that your Medicare drug plan doesn't cover.
You have been able to get only part of your prescription filled.
You are having any other problems getting your medications through your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicaid.
(Note: Some organizations may only serve people with limited incomes.)
* Organization also provides assistance in appealing denials of Extra Help paying for prescription drugs.
STATEWIDE
All Medicare recipients
MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER *
(800) 333-4114
NEW YORK STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL
(800) 333-4374, Mon. - Fri., 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
affordablemedicine@nysenior.org
For people who are 60 and over
NEW YORK SENIORS LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
In NYC call: (646) 442-3333
Out of NYC call: (866) 382-7955
Mon., Wed., or Thurs. 10-1; Tues., 5-8 PM
NEW YORK CITY (all boroughs)
All Medicare recipients
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY - HEALTH LAW UNIT *
(212) 577-3575
NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP *
(212) 613-5000, Mon., Wed, or Thurs., 9 AM - 3 PM
NYC MANAGED CARE CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(212) 614-5337 or mccap@cssny.org. Inquiries will be returned within 1 business day.
For people with HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS REPRESENTATION PROJECT
Legal Aid Society Harlem Community Law Office
230 East 106th St, New York, NY 10029
(212) 426-3000
Mon - Fri, 9 AM to 5:00 PM
GAY MEN'S HEALTH CRISIS
(212) 367-1136, Mon., 2-5:30 PM
Population served: HIV+ or at risk consumers
(Ongoing assistance requires registration as a GMHC client. Registration hours are Mon. - Thur., 10 AM - 1 PM at 119 W. 24th St., 4th Floor, New York, NY. Call (212) 367-1060 for registration information.)
For people with disabilities
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED NEW YORK
(212) 674-2300 (call to arrange an appointment)
Hours of operation: 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday
Population served: people with disabilities
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, NYC CHAPTER
(212) 463-7787 (call to arrange an appointment)
Hours of operation: 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday
Population served: people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
URBAN JUSTICE CENTER, MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
(646) 602-5675
Population served: mental health consumers
MANHATTAN ONLY
All Medicare recipients
SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program (212) 971-7658 or (212) 971-7645
For people who are 60 and over
LEGAL AID SOCIETY - COMMUNITY LAW OFFICES
(212) 426-3000 (for an appointment)
Geographic area served: Upper Manhattan (north of 96th Street)
MFY LEGAL SERVICES- MANHATTAN LEGAL AID FOR SENIORS PROJECT *
(212) 417-3880, Wed. 2 - 4:30 PM
Geographic area served: Manhattan below 110th Street
BRONX ONLY
All Medicare recipients
LSNY-BRONX - DISABILITY & HEALTH UNITS
(718) 928-3700, Thurs - Fri. for an appointment
BROOKLYN ONLY
For people who are 60 and over
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY - BROOKLYN OFFICE FOR THE AGING *
Call (718) 645-3111 on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month beginning at 10 AM and continuing until all slots are filled.
BROOKLYN LEGAL SERVICES CORP. A
Williamsburg office, (718) 487-2300
Tuesdays, 12:30-2 PM (serving zip codes 11211, 11206, 11222, 11237)
(718) 237-5546, Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM or drop in at 105 Court Street, 4th Floor (call for appointment preferred)
QUEENS ONLY
For people who are 60 and over
JASA/LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
(718) 286-1500, Mon-Fri 9-5 PM
LONG ISLAND
All Medicare recipients
NASSAU/SUFFOLK LAW SERVICES COMMITTEE, INC.
(516) 292-8100, 9 AM - 5 PM
UPSTATE NEW YORK (counties north of NYC)
For people who are 60 and over
LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, DISABLED OR DISADVANTAGED
OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.
(716) 853-3087, Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 5:00 PM until capacity
Geographic areas served: Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee & Allegany counties
- Last updated March 9, 2006 -
Last Reviewed On: 03/09/06
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