Social Security Administration

• www.ssa.gov

• 1-800-772-1213 Chester Office

• A local office where individuals can apply for Social Security benefits.

ARCH National Respite Network

• https://archrespite.org/

• Assists and provides resources for respite and care crisis services for patients and caregivers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

PACE/PACENET Program

• 1-800-225-7223

• link to application instructions and enrollment form

• Apply online at https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com/

• Pennsylvania program to assists individuals 65 and over with paying for prescriptions.

Extra Help Program ​​

• 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to apply over the phone or to request an application

• https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/

• Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,900 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be receiving Medicare, have limited resources and income, and reside in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia.