Senior Specials & Freebies
Elder Abuse
CONTACT Pittsburgh www.contactpgh.orgOffers immediate, emotional support, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, by telephone volunteers trained to help people of all ages who may be suicidal, in emotional distress, or in need of reassurance.
412-820-HELP
412-820-HELP
AlertPA, Free Service Can Keep You Informed During An Emergency
As you know, emergency situations can arise at any time. From severe weather, to health-related alerts, and everything in between, it is important that you and your family are not only prepared for such an emergency, but that you receive information regarding the situation as quickly as possible.
Pennsylvania uses AlertPA to provide citizens with timely information to assist them in making informed decisions during an emergency. AlertPA delivers emergency and weather alerts, health notifications and updates to steer, guide and warn you on all your devices.
You can sign up online and can receive a page, text message or e-mail directly advising you of a Weather advisory, Health Notification, evacuation etc.
Sign Up Here:
https://alert.pa.gov/index.php?CCheck=1
Help with Home Repairs
Breachmenders Ministries
200 Robinson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Provides affordable housing rehabilitation and repair for low-income residents of West Oakland and the City of Pittsburgh.
(412) 621-2530
Free Home Safety Check, Home Repair
Safety for Seniors, a service offered by Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC).
IVC is a program of Family Services of Western Pennsylvania. Through Safety for Seniors, adults age 60 and older living in Allegheny County can receive free home safety checks.
The Safety for Seniors program has three levels of service:
Tier One - Trained volunteers conduct a brief but thorough home safety assessment using a written checklist. They install smoke alarms and nightlights and provide baking soda, a bath mat, and a flashlight along with some basic home safety information.
Tier Two - A professional contractor assigned by IVC completes minor safety modifications recommended by the volunteers in the initial assessment. Generally, this level of service entails installation of grab bars or hand rails.
Tier Three - IVC identifies outside service providers that can complete major home repair/modifications recommended in the Tier One needs assessment. IVC staff will assist clients in determining their eligibility for home repair programs and applying for them.
Safety for Seniors
6401 Penn Ave, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-345-7420
www.ivcswpa.org
Beaver County Home Improvement Program
The Beaver County Home Improvement Program was created in order to provide financial assistance to eligible owner/occupants of residential housing for the rehabilitation of their homes. This financial assistance is offered in the form of a 0% Interest Loan/Deferred Payment Grant, which will be secured by both a 0% Interest Mortgage and a Promissory Judgment Note with concurrent terms of six years each. The amount of the assistance will vary across a three tier system based upon household income and is to be used to return the housing unit to a code compliant condition with a secondary emphasis on energy conservation.
Call the the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver at: (724) 775-1220
or email: hacbcd@nauticom.net
Westmoreland County Weatherization Program
A free Energy Efficient Program offered to both low-income home owners and renters who live in both houses and mobile homes.
For houses the program can provide: attic and crawl space insulation, sill plate insulation, replacement of broken glass, exterior door weather-stripping, replacement of exterior doors, interior caulking, furnace clean and tune and/or furnace replacement. (Furnace replacement for homeowners only)
For mobile homes the program can provide: belly board insulation and ceiling insulation, door and window replacement, hot water tank wrap, repair or replacement of exhaust fans, furnace clean and tune and/or furnace replacement. (Furnace replacement for homeowners only)
For information and eligibility please call 724-832-9460
Westmoreland County (Home) Rehab Program
Provides roof or furnace replacements to homeowners in Westmoreland County, except for the cities of Arnold, Jeannette, Monessen, New Kensington and Scottsdale.
The program is offered to qualifying owners of both houses and mobile homes.
The program provides a $3,500 grant for either the replacement of a roof or furnace. The work is performed by our direct hire staff or our sub-contractors.
This is a one time grant and is not a reimbursement program. If replacement costs exceed the $3,500 grant amount, the homeowner is responsible for the additional costs
For information and income guidelines please call 724-832-9460
Carnegie Library, eBooks and eAudio
Customers with a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh library card may download electronic books and audio books from NetLibrary and OverDrive.
The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH)
Provides free loan of recorded books and magazines, equipment to play the recordings, large print books, and described videos.
eligible to receive this service.
Materials are mailed to the borrower's home in postage-free containers.
Hospitals, nursing or convalescent homes, schools or other institutions serving visually or
physically disabled persons may also register with the library.
The local program is run through the Carnegie Library.
Carrier Alert
For: Anyone 60 years of age or older or disabled residing in Allegheny County.
The letter carrier (U.S. Postal Service) may watch for any signs of distress such as an
unusual accumulation of mail. If the letter carrier finds an accumulation of mail, he or
she may report this to the postal supervisor who will report it to the Area Agency on Aging.
The Area Agency on Aging will then try to contact the customer by phone. If he/she
cannot be reached, the agency personnel will try to contact a friend or relative who
has been designated.
If a friend or a relative cannot be reached, the Area Agency on Aging will contact the
police to check on the health and well-being of the customer.
You are invited to register for this free service so that a letter carrier can help you if
you need it.
Computer Classes, Free Computers
Senior Computer Associates
Senior Computer Associates in Latrobe offers beginning and advanced computer classes, and has a free computer program !!!
For: 55+ seniors, or those under 55 who are physically challenged, and have completed a computer course. The program has since expanded to include senior care facilities, students, and alumni of Adelphoi Village.
Milton "Mickey" Radman, Co-Director 724-537-6888
John Senko. Co Director 724-539-7199
Free Computers
Plum Senior Center refurbishes and donates computers to anyone who is age 60 or over. No other requirements!! Recipients do not need to live in Plum Boro. Contact Plum Senior Center at 412 795-2330.
FREE Confidential Personal Information Organizer
This free kit provides everything you need to list your important personal information and have it on hand if an emergency should arise.
Contact Tracy Rebick at Hempfield Manor: 724-836-4424
Construction Junction
Corner of N. Lexington and Meade StreetsPointe Breeze, PA 15208
A retail store for used and surplus building materials with over 30,000 square feet of kitchen cabinets, doors, bathroom fixtures, lumber, windows, hardware and more.
(412) 243-5025
Cori b's, 1 on 1 Career Help
Services available- Pittsburgh and surrounding counties.
Call for a FREE Consultation
Cori: 412-600-9181
Do Not Call List, PA State
How to register: Online or by calling toll-free (888) 777-3406. The state’s do-not-call website also provides a link to the FTC’s national registry.
Cost: Free
How long until registration becomes active: Within 31 days
How long phone number stays on list: Five years
Notes: State officials encourage residents to sign up for both the state and national do-not-call registries. Pennsylvania residents can file a complaint with the state attorney general by completing a complaint form available on the state’s website.
Do Not Call List, National
Free Samples from Medical Source
Adult Briefs / diapers
Adult pull ons / disposable underwear
Disposable underpads
Bladder control pads
800-847-2289
Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center (PA State)
1-800-442-6815 for information.
Home Weatherization Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development operates a home weatherization program in each county. Weatherization services are provided at no charge to eligible individuals or families. No lien is placed on the property. These services are available to both homeowners and renters (renters require permission of the landlord).
The program also provides crisis assistance to participants in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); referrals for crisis assistance must be made by the County Assistance Office.
Those eligible: Individuals and families whose income meets those specified for the program; eligibility for the crisis program requires a referral from the County Assistance Office.
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Southwestern Pennsylvania
6401 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Rachel Steigerwalt, Program Coordinator
IVC helps Allegheny County seniors age 60+ by matching them with volunteers recruited from local synagogues, churches, and the community at large. Volunteer services include friendly visiting and telephone reassurance;escort/transportation to doctor appointments and worship; grocery shopping; help managing correspondence and paying bills; home safety checks (through Safety for Seniors) and snow shoveling. IVC also provides Information and Referral services to connect clients and their families to community supports. All services are free of charge.
Phone: 412-345-7420
Fax: 412-661-1810
Laurel Area Faith in Action
Faith in Action is a faith-based community outreach program designed to assist senior citizens in maintaining their independence, quality of life and dignity. Our services complement existing programs and are NOT intended to replace them.
Our mission: to enhance the quality of life for persons 60 years and older who reside in the Greater Latrobe and Ligonier areas by providing companionship and assistance.
At Faith in Action, we are "Changing lives, two at a time". The rewards are as great for the Volunteers giving as they are for the Recipients receiving the services.
724-539-4357
Lifelong Learning Center for Older Adults - Employment
Westmoreland County Community College
The Lifelong Learning Center for Older Adults has the Senior Community Service Employment Program. This is a federally funded program that works with adults 55+ who are interested in obtaining employment. This program is open to anyone who is 55+ and is a resident in Westmoreland County who meets federal income guideline.
Commissioners Hall
Room 2204
400 Armbrust Road
Youngwood, PA 15697-9988
Contact Information:
Mimi Owens 724-925-4098
Rebecca Dunn 724-925-4231
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the county assistance offices. This program helps low income families pay a portion of their winter heating bills. The program operates during the winter heating season, generally between November and March.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is not a welfare program or a loan. No lien is placed on the home and the consumer does not have to pay the money back.
Those eligible: Individuals and families whose income meets the guidelines established for the program. (Income levels have been raised for 2007)
Mary Kay Cosmetics
In Home Shopping,
Seniors receive:15% Senior Discount, gift wrapping, free shipping
Stephanie Steiger 1-866-532-1838
Natural Selection
Green Cleaning Service
We Use 100% Non Toxic Cleaning Products
412-377-2765
North Hills Community Outreach
A Faith in Action Volunteer Caregiving Program
North Hills Community Outreach’s Faith in Action program matches caring volunteers with elderly individuals and those with physical disabilities. The volunteers provide nonmedical assistance such as rides to the doctor, help with grocery shopping, and friendly visiting, all with the goal of helping the care receivers remain safe and independent in their own homes.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
(412)307-0069
North Hills Monthly Magazine
(724) 776-9800
Your Premier Community Magazine
Our readers look forward to our monthly mix of feature articles on community events, dining and entertainment, recreation and leisure, health and fitness, community resources, parents and children, community worship, people profiles and more of everything that is close to the heart of every community! This magazine is available for pick up at many locations throughout the North Hills.
Notary in Your Neighborhood
A Mobile Notary Service that Comes to You
Allegheny County and the Surrounding Areas
Phone: (412) 860-8711
Fax: (412) 871-0827
OASIS Pittsburgh is part of a national nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offering challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service, OASIS creates opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community.
An active group. Many classes and trips at very reasonable cost. Great volunteer opportunities.
OASIS Macy's, 10th floor
400 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Public Utility Commission
If you have experienced a termination of your gas, electric, sewage or water services call the Public Utility Commission at 1-800-692-7380; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The commission will attempt to negotiate whatever service problems consumers may have with their utilities.
If you have utility problems not related to termination of service, call the commission at (717) 783-1740. For consumer complaints call, 1-800-782-1110; or write to the Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
Radio Information Service
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA15282
The area's only reading service for the blind and visually impaired.
412-488-3944
Reba's Pet Services
Business Address or Tagline: Veterinary technician offering a wide variety of pet services including Dog walking, pet sitting, trips to vet or groomers, toe nail trims, anal gland expression and much more call today to set up your FREE CONSULTAION.
412-798-2405
Senior Interests
Senior Interests is a program for persons 60 years and older provided by the City of Pittsburgh. In addition to recreation activities, services and programs especially designed for seniors are available through the full-service centers . Call (412)422-6570 for more information.
Telephone Buddies-RSVP (telephone reassurance)
(800)424-8867
This a volunteer program through RSVP where older adults (55+) make a daily phone call to elderly people who are homebound, disabled or have few friends or family near by. No Fee.
The Apartment Locator
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is pleased to provide this free and easy-to-use service to citizens and consumers of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We hope you will find the site beneficial to addressing your housing needs.
The Apartment Locator was developed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency as a tool to link consumers to affordable housing options throughout the Commonwealth. It is intended to be an aid for consumers who are searching for affordable apartments and for property managers and developers who wish to market their affordable vacant units.
This Web site offers information about apartment locations, rental prices, accessibility features, development amenities, current vacancies, and the status of the waiting list. However, it is recommended that users confirm the information found for each property with the contact person provided on each property listing page.
The Caregivers Marketplace
8801 West Heather Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53224
The Caregivers Marketplace™ is the nation's first cash back program for anyone who gives, gets or needs care. You can receive cash back on eligible products that are not typically covered by insurance or Medicare – no matter where you buy them. The program is free and information is always kept confidential.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
A program designed for learners, 55 years of age and older in mind, that allows participants enroll in noncredit courses, audit undergraduate courses, and participate in special programs.
Twilight Wish Foundation
Grants wishes for senior citizens. No life threatening illness requirement. Age, income, and other requirements. For more information go to
www.twilightwish.org.
Western Pa. Chapter Twilight Wish Foundation - click here
Washington County Faith in Action Program
We are a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides in-home services at no charge to frail elderly citizens of Washington County: transportation, shopping, caregiver relief, supportive visiting, telephone reassurance, light housekeeping, meal preparation, minor household chores/repairs, reading, helping to pay bills.
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, M - F;
209 Fifth Street, Charleroi, PA 15022
724-483-4976
WELLcome Home
A home-modification resource center to keep you where you want to be... at home. The information in this site can help you determine how your house or the house of someone you know can be improved to allow you to stay at home.
Western Pennsylvania's Guide to Good Health
2574 Oldfield Ave.
Bethel Park, PA. 15102
(412) 835-5796
A quarterly full color magazine that showcases healthcare providers in Western Pennsylvania. This comprehensive healthcare, wellness and fitness guide provides consumers with the information they need to help them achieve the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and make healthcare decisions for themselves and family members. Read it online or Sign up to receive it FREE by email!!
Write a Senior
The goal of Write a Senior Citizen is to provide an opportunity for Senior Citizens to be able to obtain pen pals from around the world. This site is 100% free to all users!
Money Management / Bill Payer Service
Bill Payer or Representative Payee consumers are low income elderly persons.They have
difficulty with financial affairs and do not have family or friends to assist them.
The Bill Payer Program assists older persons with disabilities and low incomes who have
trouble maintaining control over their finances. The Program matches trained volunteer with
those who need help in budgeting andassuring bills are paid. Bill Payers assist in preparation
of checks from a designated account to pay monthly bills and properly maintain a consumer’s
check register. In addition, Bill Payers provide companionship.
Contact:
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
PHONE: (412) 350-5460
OR
URSULINE SENIOR SERVICES
PHONE: (412) 683-0400
City of Pittsburgh Property Tax Relief Program
412-255-2525
city tax reductions
Allegheny County Senior Citizen Tax Relief Program
1-866-282-8297
county tax discounts
PA State Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
1-888-728-2937
age and income requirements
Act 50 Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion
County Office Building, Third Floor
542 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 350-4600
Allegheny County property owners with primary residences in the county can have the property assessment value of their home reduced by $15,000 for county tax purposes only.
Applications must be submitted by March 1 for the tax exclusion to be in effect for the current year and future tax years. Residents who have already filed for the Act 50 exclusion do not need to file again. Also, if you previously filed and qualified for the Act 50 exemption, you are automatically registered for the Act 72 exemption. For an application or more information, visit the website or call the public information number above.
Internal Revenue Service Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)
To find the location, dates and hours of the nearest TCE site, call the IRS toll-free number at 1-800-829-1040.
Tax-Aide Counseling Program
As part of the IRS-sponsored TCE Program, AARP offers the
Tax-Aide counseling program
at more than 7,000 sites nationwide during the filing season. Trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteer counselors help people of low-to-middle income with special attention to those aged 60 and older. To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, call 1-888-227-7669 or visit
AARP's Web site.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing.
To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040.
PA Tax Information
1-888-PATAXES (728-2937)
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services) http://www.compass.state.pa.us/Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online.
U.S. Dept. of the Treasury – Tax Fraud Alerts
1-800-829-0433
VA Aid and Attendance
The Veterans' Pension Benefit could provide tax-free annual income of up to $21,615 for a couple; $18,234 for a veteran; and $11,715 for a widow or widower if either of your parents served in the armed services during a time of war.
Funding can be used to pay for specified medical expenses including: assisted living, home health aides, co-payments, and insurance premiums, prescription drugs, and more.
To Qualify:
Must have served at least 90 days in a branch of the armed services with at least one day of service during a period of war
Individuals with a dishonorable discharge are not eligible
Must meet basic income requirements
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
1800 West Street
Homestead, PA 15120
Phone: 412-368-4400
800-706-5050 (in Pennsylvania)
TDD: 412-368-4095
Free Samples from Medical Source
Adult Briefs / diapers
Adult pull ons / disposable underwear
Disposable underpads
Bladder control pads
800-847-2289
Southwestern Pa. Dental Clinics by County and Low Income Pa. State Dental Programs Click Here
The HealthWell Foundation®
P.O. Box 4133
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization that helps individuals afford prescription medications they are taking for specific illnesses. The Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible patients to cover certain out-of-pocket health care costs, including: Prescription drug coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles, Health insurance premiums, and other selected out-of-pocket health care costs.
Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)
Provides information and assistance relating to Assistive Technology.
Assistive Technology devices allow persons with disabilities to live, work, and play more independently and effectively.
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) provides low-interest cash loans for assistive technology devices and services to any Pennsylvanian with a disability, older Pennsylvanian, or family member applying on behalf of a spouse or family member. Currently, the interest rate for this loan is 4.5 percent. Anyone who has reliable, long-term income (including Social Security) and has not declared bankruptcy within the past year may apply.
There is no fee to apply for a PATF loan and you will know within one month of submitting your application if your loan is approved. Call Kevin Huwe at Three Rivers Center for Independent Living at (800) 633-4588, ext. 111 or contact PATF at (888) 744-1938
The Reused and Exchanged Equipment Partnership (REEP) Online Classifieds
Temple University"s program includes an online classified section for used medical equipment being offered for sale by individuals.
TRCIL (Three Rivers Center for Independent Living)
Offers a large number of assistive technology programs, equipment recycling programs, funding programs, and help for those with disabilities.
900 Rebecca Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2938
(412) 371-7700
1-800-633-4588
UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation
Medical Equipment Recycling Program
724-983-8737
Starkey Hearing Foundation
(800)648-4327
Provide hearing aids to low-income adults and children who are residents of the United States.
Vision USA
(800)766-4466
Provides comprehensive eye exam; Must have a job or live in a household where there is one working member, and not have had an eye exam w/in 2 yrs. Must not have vision coverage. Income restrictions apply. May also provide free or low cost eyewear (varies by area)
Senior Eye Care Program
(800)222-3937
The American Academy of Opthalmology
Provides medical eye exam with opthalmologist and up to 1 yr of treatment @ no out of pocket expense for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam.to eligible seniors. General Eligibility: US Citizen or legal resident, have not seen Opthalmologist in last 3 yrs, Must not have other vision coverage. Other restrictions may apply.
Blind Association: Blindness and Visual Services
(717)238-2531 Toll Free (800)622-2842
PA Dental Association (Senior Dental Care)
(717) 234-5941
Denture Referral Hotline-PA Dental Assoc.
(800) 692-7256
Allegheny County Bar Association
412-261-5555
PA State sample form can be printed and used to make your own Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney.
F R E E Simple Notary Services for Butler County Seniors!
• Must be 60 years of age or older
• Will accommodate county seniors who are homebound or hospitalized (must be in Butler
County)
• By appointment only
Call Deb Weir, at (724) 238-3008 or (888) 367-2434
Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Notary in Your Neighborhood
A Mobile Notary Service that Comes to You
Allegheny County and the Surrounding Areas
Phone: (412) 860-8711
Fax: (412) 871-0827
The VIP Program
The VIP program, sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the ACBA, is presented for Senior Citizens and their care-givers to emphasize the importance of organizing and preserving certain documents. It covers such topics as wills, health-care and financial powers of attorney and living wills.
The program is free to Senior Citizens and their care-givers and is presented by a panel of three attorneys who discuss the topics and answer questions asked by the audience.
The VIP program is presented to community groups all over Allegheny County and is available to any senior citizen oriented agency or group upon request. Community groups interested in taking advantage of this free community service should call us at 412-261-6161.
Neighborhood Legal Services Association
412-255-6700
PA State Legal Services for the Elderly
1-800-262-5297
Laurel Legal Services
724-836-2211 or 800-253-9558
Legal aid for those who qualify. Located in Greensburg.
SeniorLAW Helpline
1-877-727-7529
100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1810
Philadelphia, Pa. 19110
Pennsylvania Residents age 60 years and older can receive free, confidential telephone legal advice and/or referrals for services to local participating lawyers by calling the SeniorLAW Helpline. Attorneys will advise callers on any civil legal matter, to the extent they are able. No client representation is available directly. Legal helpline clients needing representation are referred to their local area legal services, Title IIIB (Older American’s Act) project, or the Bar.
Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Quality Insights of Pennsylvania
2601 Market Place Street, Suite 320
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Toll Free: 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227)
www qipa.org
Quality Insights of Pennsylvania is a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) which protects the rights of Medicare beneficiaries receiving care in Pennsylvania. Call Quality Insights if you are denied admission to a hospital, are asked to leave a hospital before you feel well enough, or are dissatisfied with the quality of of medical care you received from a medical provider. Quality Insights performs these services free of charge to Medicare beneficiaries, including those enrolled in HMOs.
The Apprise Program
1-800-783-7067
PA state program available to assist consumers who have questions about their health insurance, medical bills, and prescription coverage. Free and confidential.
APPRISE Health Insurance Assistance Program, Allegheny County
Family Services of Western PA
6401 Penn Avenue, 2nd FLoor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Bill McKendree, Supervisor - APPRISE
APPRISE is an objective, knowledgeable source of information about a complex and critically important topic: Medicare. The Allegheny County APPRISE Program counsels people with Medicare about their rights and options. Trained APPRISE volunteers and staff help beneficiaries and caregivers understand and take advantage of their health care choices, through phone conversations, in-person appointments, and community outreach events. All services are free of charge.
Phone: 412-661-1438 Fax: 412-665-8730
Email:mckendreew@fswp.org
Medicare Fraud and Abuse Hotline
1-800-447-8477
(Office of the Inspector General)
PA Dept. of Insurance (Consumer Complaints)
1-877-881-6388
Medications & Prescriptions
Online Aging Services, PA State
Long Term Care in PA
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Online Aging Services, Federal Government
Benefits Checkup
Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), Benefits CheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
Gov Benefits www.GovBenefits.govThe official benefits web site of the U.S. Government that connects people in need to government assistance programs.
Health Resources and Service Administration Information Center www.ask.hrsa.govPublications, resources, and referrals on health care services for low-income, uninsured individuals
and those with special health care needs.
