Resources
Here is a list of governmental and non-governmental resources that you may find helpful in addressing a problem involving government. It is not intended to be entirely comprehensive or address all areas, but it seeks to cover areas Civic Helpers frequently hears about. This list is most useful for people in Westchester County and New York State, though we hope others will find it helpful as well.
Health and Insurance
Phone numbers and links for Medicare and Medicaid questions and answers
Healthcare
Educates and assists New Yorkers with healthcare system navigation, including billing, coverage denials, and small business coverage
Healthcare
An official resource for physician and medical facility information, along with complaint contacts
Healthcare
Disability rights advocacy across multiple Hudson Valley counties; benefits, employment, family services, peer support, crisis response
Disability Services
Supports people with special needs facing abuse or neglect; report incidents online or by phone
Disability Services
This is a national nonprofit that helps people access and understand Medicare.
Healthcare
Submit complaints about banks, lenders, mortgages, credit cards, student loans, vacant properties, and insurance (health, life, property/casualty, auto)
Insurance
Oversees health, safety, and well-being of New Yorkers; handles infectious diseases, health equity, and more
Healthcare
Ensures students with disabilities receive a quality education; offers info on services, procedures, and complaints
Disability Services
File complaints for discrimination or rights violations in healthcare; information on appealing healthcare decisions
Healthcare
A–Z health topics; 24-hour Public Health Information Line and other contacts
Healthcare
Provides a variety of services including facilitating accessible and affordable housing as well as health insurance for people with disabilities
Disability Services
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