ConnPACE
This prescription assistance
program helps people who are at least 65 years old or
who are disabled, to save money on their medicines by
limiting their cost to $16.25 per prescription. Income
limits are usually adjusted each April. Current income
limits are $21,400 for a single person and $28,900 for a
couple. You may be able to get 120 pills, or a 30 day
supply whichever is greater. The Conn PACE application
fee is $30.00. ConnPACE sends a renewal form when it is
time to renew.
Connecticut Home Care for Elders Program
It is possible to have
various kinds of personal care and assistance in the
home for people who are at least 65 years old and unable
to care for themselves if they meet certain asset
limits.
Elderly Property Tax Relief
If you are 65 years old or disabled, you can apply for a
reduction in your property tax assessment. Applications
are taken at the Assessor’s Office in the Town Hall. You
must have income under certain limits and you may be
entitled to other reductions if you are legally blind or
a veteran. Applications are taken each year between
starting February 15 and May 15. You can call the
Assessor at 285-1817 for more information.
Food Stamp Program
The Food Stamp Program provides
monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the
food they need for good health. Under agreement with the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, state public assistance
agencies run the program through their local offices.
Eligibility for food
stamps is based on household income and assets. The
amount of food stamps eligible persons receive will
depend on the number of people in the household, income,
rent and utility expenses. For more information, contact
the local Department of Social Services nearest you. A
listing can be found by going to
www.dss.state.ct.us/regions.htm
Medicaid
Medical assistance is
provided by the State to people who are very low income
and low asset. There are several levels of help
available, based on age, income and asset levels.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program
The government will provide supplemental insurance
and/or refund the Part B Medicare premium for people who
meet income and asset limits. It may also help to lower
prescription costs for people who have Medicare D
prescription coverage.
Renter’s Rebate
If you rent, you
may qualify for a rebate on the rent you pay. You must
be 65 years of age or older, or on Social Security
Disability if under the age of 65. You must provide
proof of annual income and the amount you paid year for
utilities and rent in 2006. If you are disabled, you
must show current proof of disability. The filing period
is between May and September 2007. Contact the Windsor
Housing Authority Office at 285-8090 for an appointment.
Weatherization
Free assistance in weatherizing a home or apartment
is available to eligible seniors. Call 1-800-842-1132
for more information and application requirements.
Windsor's Community Development
Housing Rehabilitation Program
This program offers financial and technical assistance
to eligible residential property owners. The intent of
the program is to preserve Windsor's housing stock and
provide safe decent housing for low/moderate income
people. The financial assistance is in the form of low
interest loans and can include the correction of housing
code violations, energy conservation and modifications
to improve handicapped accessibility. Contact Diane
McDougald at 285-1984 or Jim Hallisey at 285-1985 for
more information or an application.
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