Senior Program Outreach and Transportation Communication
Albany County
Summary
A $33,335 federal grant funds free, unbiased Medicare counseling for seniors through HICAP and New York Connects. Legislators stressed making sure the advice is plan-agnostic and reaching seniors through libraries and other community spots.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
$33,335, fully federally funded — no county dollars.
Older adults navigating Medicare enrollment and plan choices, especially low-income seniors.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Elder Care Committee — September 30, 2026
A new education session on October 23 at the St. Rose campus will help seniors understand Medicare options and screen for Medicaid eligibility, with one-on-one enrollment clinics.
Elder Care Committee — July 29, 2026
Committee members discussed ensuring that information regarding senior transportation programs and recent service changes reaches seniors across all towns in the county, not just current users in Colonie.
Elder Care Committee — March 25, 2026
A $33,335 federal grant funds free, unbiased Medicare counseling for seniors through HICAP and New York Connects. Legislators stressed making sure the advice is plan-agnostic and reaching seniors through libraries and other community spots.
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