Benefits Outreach and Assistance

LiveOn NY’s Benefits Outreach and Assistance program works to ensure older New Yorkers can make ends meet through easy access to public benefits in New York City.

We accomplish this in three ways:

Working with older New Yorkers, their families and caregivers to assist in every step of the application and renewal processes.
Partnering with organizations and elected officials’ offices to offer in-person and virtual outreach events, and act as a referral source for clients and constituents in need of assistance.
Training and education on the many benefits programs available to older adults with a focus on eligibility criteria, application process and an emphasis on reducing the barriers that prevent older adults from accessing benefits.

To connect with our Benefits Outreach team:

Call: 212-398-5045
Email: Benefits@liveon-ny.org
Complete our Confidential Benefits Eligibility Screening form

Confidential Benefits Eligibility Screening

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LiveOn NY Specializes in the Following Benefits:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- A benefit to assist with purchasing food.

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE/DRIE)
- Freezes the rent for adults 62 and older, and those who are 61 and under with a disability.
Senior Citizen Homeowners Exemption (SCHE)
- Property tax credit program for homeowners.
School Tax Relief (STAR)
- Property tax credit program for homeowners.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Provides financial assistance toward heat and electricity expenses. Also assists with the purchase of an air conditioner or a fan in the summer.
Lifeline
- Provides discount phone service

Medicaid
- Health insurance coverage
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- A program that can help pay for the Medicare part B premium.
Low Income Subsidy
- Assists with paying for Medicare part D.