MedRIDE and MedRIDE II Program for Transportation
MedRIDE and MedRIDE II
The Town of Montville Department of Senior & Social Services has continued to offer MedRIDE, a FREE transportation for any/all medical appointments for our senior residents. Safety measures are in place, masks must be worn. Doctor appointments, hospital tests & screenings, therapy, pharmacies, dentists, etc. Any medical related appointment. Call Kathie or Ruthie @ 860-848-0422 for details and to schedule appointments. This program is free for our Montville Seniors; a donation box is located on the van for contributions. This program is supported by the Town of Montville and grant funds from the Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act.
MedRIDE II is the same type of medical transportation program though it is a joint effort between the Town of Montville and the City of Norwich. Grant Funds are provided by the State of Connecticut. Driver is located out of the Montville Senior Center. Do you need to go to Yale, New Haven, Hartford Hospital or Farmington to a specialist? Let us take you! Appointments need to be made by calling the Norwich Senior Center at 889-5960
RENTER’S REBATE PROGRAM 2021
For our seniors and disabled residents that have rented in Connecticut during the 2020 calendar year, you may qualify for the State Renter’s Rebate Program. We will begin taking applications in May and the Program runs until the end of September. For details, income guidelines, required documents, please contact Kathie at the Center! #860-848-0422. For those seniors and disabled residents that are homebound, our Outreach Worker, DeeAnn Morton, can come to the home to complete the application. She can be reached at #860-848-8820 or the Senior Center number in the late afternoon.
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
There are many programs and services available to our elderly population. Some are local, some State, and some Federal. Many times the applications for these programs and/or services can be quite lengthy and challenging for our seniors. If you need help in filling out these applications or you have questions on what service is available for you, please call Kathie at the Senior Center to make an appointment. Let’s sit down and go over help, services & programs that might be available to you.
CERTIFIED CHOICES COUNSELOR PROGRAM
Offered by appointment at the Center, the Director, Kathie Peck is a Certified Choices Counselor and offers assistance to those in need on Medicare, Supplemental Plans / Medigaps, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, & more. Also, Benefits checks to see what/all of the state/federal programs you might qualify for. Information on your current income is needed. This is done with confidentiality and privacy for you! Make your appointment today!
HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP
We will be starting this again soon. Please call for details. We have a volunteer from the Hospice Association that comes to facilitate a Hospice support group and activities. Please call the Center for next date and time. Confidential.