Social Services Update

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7AM - 3PM; Friday: 7AM-12PM. Appointments suggested as this position works from the Community Center, Town Hall, and within the community and flexes time based on needs.

Contact Information:
Phone: 860-349-3153
Email: mperry@townofdurhamct.org

Medicare Open Enrollment starts this month, running from October 15-December 7. Here are a couple of tips from the SHIP Director at the CT Bureau of Aging:

►Read all Medicare and plan notices in general but especially this time of year. (Look for the Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)!). 

►If you are happy with your plan, you do not need to take further action BUT be aware of any changes that your current plan might be making to services/care and medications as these could affect you.

►If considering a Medicare Advantage plan, consider the impact of a network to your care: Are your preferred providers in the network of the plan you are choosing?

►Any changes made during Open Enrollment will go into effect January 1 of the following year.

►Don’t wait until the end of Open Enrollment (December 7) to review and decide.

If you’d like to make an appointment to go over your options you can contact Morgan: 860-349-3153 or the Senior Resources CHOICES program: (860) 887-3561 x132.

Energy Assistance Season is here. Appointments can be made with the Human Services Office or folks can apply online: https://portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/applyonline?language=en_US

Documents you will need include: Income documents for everyone 18 or older in the household (4 consecutive pay stubs from within the last 2 months (or 2 if paid biweekly)), social security award letter, pension letters or 1099s, any other income); SNAP award letter (if applicable); Current electric bill ; Oil vendor information; For renters, landlord name, address, and phone number (the lease is only required if heat is included in the rent); and current rent or mortgage payment information.

Holiday Programs: Information will be coming soon!