Seniors: Free help with heat, food and Medicare

Heating help (HEAP) opened Mon., Nov. 2 · Medicare open enrollment ends Mon., Dec. 7 · SNAP: apply any time

Councilmember Michael PattersonCommunity Alert from Councilmember Michael Patterson
Drafted with help from Claude Opus 5.5 (AI). Info current as of Nov. 1, 2026, based on Gov. Hochul's Oct. 16, 2026 HEAP announcement, NYS Office for the Aging, NYS Dept. of Health, NYS OTDA, and Monroe County Dept. of Human Services and Office for the Aging. Rechecked Nov. 2, 2026. Each program page lists its sources.

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Homeowners 60+: Up to $4,000 to repair or $8,000 to replace your furnaceDetails, phone numbers and sources →HEAP heating help opened Monday, Nov. 2Details, phone numbers and sources →Medicare open enrollment ends Monday, Dec. 7Details, phone numbers and sources →Seniors: You may qualify for SNAP food helpDetails, phone numbers and sources →

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Monroe County Office for the Aging
(585) 753-6280
NY Connects (Monroe County)
(585) 325-2800
Lifespan of Greater Rochester
(585) 244-8400

Help applying is always free. Never pay anyone to apply for you. If someone calls asking for your Medicare number, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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All programs (1 page) HEAP (1 page) HEAP for homeowners (2 pages) HEAP for homeowners and renters (2 pages) Medicare (1 page) SNAP (1 page)