Category: Programs

Wondering how Medicare retirement works? There are 4 parts to Medicare: Part A (Hospital), Part B (Medical), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plan, sold by a private company) Part D (Prescription Drug).
Your initial enrollment period for Medicare (all parts) begins three months before the month you turn 65 and lasts until the end of the third month after your birthday month – a total of seven months. If you don’t sign up during the initial window, you can sign up between Jan. 1 and March 31 each year for coverage that begins July 1. Failure to sign up during the initial enrollment period, however, could result in permanently higher premiums – unless you qualify for a special enrollment period.
For more information contact Senior Resources on Aging CHOICES program at 860-887-3561.

For those individuals who received the shingles shot on October 16^th at the Preston Senior Center, it is now time for you to receive the second shot in the series.  Please call the pharmacy first to ensure that they have the vaccine available for you.  If you have any questions regarding whether you received the shot or not, I will be happy to answer your questions. 860-887-5581 x 6.

The qualifying income guidelines for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program for applications to be filed for the 2019 Benefit year are $37,000.00 for an unmarried individual and $45,100.00 for married persons.

If you are currently participating in the Homeowner Program and need to reapply, you will receive notice from the Preston Assessor’s Office advising you of that requirement.  The application-filing period for Homeowners will be February 1, 2020 through May 15, 2020.

You will need to provide proof of all sources of income including but not limited to Social Security, pensions, interest statements, employment, etc.  If you filed Income Tax, a copy of the signed and dated document is necessary to provide as well.  It is extremely important that you bring all necessary documentation regarding proof of your income when you arrive for your appointment.

Appointments may be scheduled by telephoning 860-887-5581 extension 6.  If we are unable to accept your call immediately, please leave your name and telephone along with a brief message regarding the nature of your call.  We will return your call as soon as possible.

Please remember that the Assessor’s Office will be forwarding letters to those homeowners who need to reapply this year.  If you have never applied for the program or are unsure if you need to reapply, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Questions concerning the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program may also be directed to the Preston Assessor’s Office at 860-887-5581 extension 115.

I will be happy to schedule appointments for the Elderly Homeowner Program which Begins on February 1^st.  (We cannot accommodate requests to complete your application prior to February 1^st.

Appointments may be scheduled for the Preston Town Hall, 389 Route 2 or at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road.  Once again, to schedule an appointment, the telephone number is 860-887-5581 extension 6.