Seniors

Promotes the independence of seniors and persons with disabilities through community-based transportation. The friendly, safe and reliable services help people maintain healthy, mobile and connected lives. Call the reservations staff at 617.625.1191 between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm for more information.

Seniors

SHINE

Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) provides health insurance counseling services to elderly and disabled adults.

Seniors

Prescription Advantage

is the state’s prescription assistance program for elders and people with disabilities who are not MassHealth or CommonHealth members. Call 1-800-243-4636 .

Seniors

Medicare Part D’s

Low Income Subsidy provides qualified applicants with lower prescription drug premiums, co-pays and deductibles. Individuals with less than $15,600 in income and couples who earn less than $21,000 may be eligible. Call 1-800-633-4227

Seniors

Mass MedLine

is a free, confidential way to speak to pharmacists and case managers, to receive personal assistance with your pharmacy/prescription-related questions, or to find programs to help with the cost of your medications. Call 1-866-633-1617

Seniors

Home Modification Loan Program

Resource Link:

http://www.mbhp.org

This state-funded program provides loans to make modifications to the primary residence of elders, adults with disabilities, and families of disabled children in order to allow people to remain in their homes and live as independently as possible.