Notes of Importance

Booking Access-A-Ride: Beginning in February 2013, Access-A-Ride reservations can be made online for trips occurring the following day.  Visit http://www.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm and click on the "request a reservation" link.  All other reservations and all cancellations must be made over the phone. 

Managed Long Term Care Changes: If you receive BOTH Medicare and Medicaid benefits, there have been major changes that will effect your home care benefits. Please contact the NORC office immediately at (718) 565-6569 to speak with one of our social workers.

Benefits and Services: If you are interested in finding out more or applying for any of the following benefits and services, please contact the NORC office at (718) 565-6569 to schedule a meeting with one of our social workers.

  • Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)
  • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
  • Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
  • Senior Citizen Homeowners Exemption (SCHE)
  • Enhanced New York State School Tax Relief Program (Enhanced STAR)
  • Reduced Fare Metro Card
  • Food Stamps
  • Medicaid or Medicare
  • Medicare Part D
  • Medicare Savings Program
  • Social Security
  • Supplemental Security Income