As a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) for the Eastern Region through the National Council on Aging (NCOA), HWCLI provides one-on-one benefits enrollment assistance to those 65 years of age and older, and certified disabled adults on Long Island.
These programs help eligible Long Islanders afford healthy food, access essential healthcare services, reduce Medicare premiums, and lower prescription drug costs, improving financial stability and overall well-being. HWCLI can help eligible individuals access critical public benefit programs, including:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
- Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)/ Extra Help for prescription drug coverage
To see if you qualify, please contact HWCLI to get started
This publication was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $13,504,196.00 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services.
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