Please Visit these important links for
older adult programs and eligibility:
CHOICES- What is CHOICES? CHOICES is Connecticut’s State Health Insurance assistance Program (SHIP). SHIP agencies empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits. CHOICES is a partnership between the state's 5 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. It is administered by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. CLICK HERE OR CALL: 1-800-994-9422
Senior Resources Agency on Aging: Click Here
Elder Justice Hotline (Elder justice issues can range from age-based discrimination in the workplace to scams and frauds, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.) Click Here or Call:1-860-808-5555
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): for information on how to apply Click Here. Our partner End Hunger Connecticut has special call center hours for older adults: Mon-Fri 8am-10am. Please email SNAP@endhungerct.org or call (866) 974-7627 and ask for an older adult appointment.