MUNICIPAL INFORMATION PAGE FOR THE ELDERLY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
PLEASE CALL THE DEPOT

ELDER LAW AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE
FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS

Call the Center for Medicare Advocacy at 1-800-262-4414 for help.

HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT

Applications available in the Depot office.

LIVING WILL DOCUMENTS

Available in the Depot office. Documents require
notarization.  Call the Depot for an appointment.

NOTARY SERVICES AT THE DEPOT

Notary Service: Heather Castrilli, Katherine DeBurra.
Please call for an appointment. 

MEALS-ON-WHEELS
Estuary Council of Seniors

4-5 days notice required. Call 860-388-1611 Ext. 207 Hot meals are delivered at noontime.

Meals On Wheels Drivers Needed!

The Town of Madison will reimburse drivers-32.5 cents per mile. Please call 245-5687 to volunteer for any amount of time. Any amount of time is appreciated!

INFOLINE –211

United Way of Connecticut in partnership with the State of Connecticut offers this service to provide assistance & answers to questions in a variety of topics. Options & direction to assist you accessing information in those topics. This service is free & confidential. Lines are operated 24 hours a day.  Call 211 or visit www.211infoline.org

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Madison residents, age 60 or older & disabled residents have transportation service options including the fixed route Madison Senior Bus, Dial-A-Ride & Madison Community Services; Medical Transportation Program.  Madison residents may call the Depot, 245-5627 to be mailed a flyer for the programs or use our website to read the information.

DIAL-A-RIDE

Operation of Dial-A-Ride is a public transportation service designed to meet the transportation needs of the elderly & disabled. Rides may be used in a 14-town Shoreline Region including medical appointments, (1st priority), shopping, personal business & work.
48 hours minimum notice required.

TRANSPORTATION VIA SENIOR BUS

Fixed routes to the Senior Center (DEPOT), downtown, special events, hot lunch program & Thursday grocery shopping.  Pick-up notice – 48 hours required.
Call Depot, 245-5627 for information.

MADISON COMMUNITY SERVICES

 Medical appointment transportation (local & surrounding areas)
7 days notice required. Call 245-3031.

THE SHORELINE SHUTTLE
ESTUARY TRANSIT DISTRICT ROUTE

The route includes pickup @ the Depot at 10:20 AM & return at 2:30 PM on Monday – Friday. Call (860) 510-0429 to make pick-up arrangements.  Pre-registration required. This 9-Town Transit Bus (Madison to Old Saybrook) connects with the Dattco Bus to New Haven @ the Scranton Parking Lot.  Route schedules available in the Depot office. 
TDD & TTY Phone # 1-800-842-9710.

Benefits QuickLINK

Are you or a loved one over age 60 and struggling to pay monthly bills? RSVP of South Central CT will offer free confidential, benefit (s) screenings to individuals age 60 & older @ the Depot on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30. The screening is geared to help older adults determine if they are receiving all the benefits to which they are entitled, including RX drugs, energy assistance, financial assistance & MORE! Call Heather @ 245-5687 to schedule an appointment, determine which documentation & information you need to bring with you, and to find out more about this wonderful service!

AIR CONDITIONING REBATES

A new law designed to promote energy efficiency, establishes a rebate program for customers who replace air conditioners and systems that do not meet Federal Energy Star standards.
Call Heather @ 245-5687 for more information on the program.

 
RENT REBATE PROGRAM-2008

This Program application period begins May 2008 and continues through September 2008.
Program provides a cash benefit to help offset rental costs for participants.
The funding amount is based on a sliding scale according to income. Proof of income, rent & utility expenses for the entire year must be presented at application.
Call Heather @ 245-5687 for application appointment.
Income guidelines available at the Depot.

ConnPACE

This is an outstanding service that helps eligible senior citizens & people with disabilities
afford the cost of most prescription medicines. If you are a CT resident aged 65 or older,
or age 18 or older w/ a disability you may qualify for ConnPACE.  Besides covering most prescriptions, this program pays for insulin & insulin supplies.
2008 ConnPACE: Income guideline limits; Single, $23,700; Couple, $31,900, Annual fee is $30.
Part-D Premiums are covered 100%. Co-pays for prescriptions will not exceed - $16.25.

 

Please note changes in phone numbers!  
Municipal Agent - 245-5687. The Fax line - 318-0670

Click here to email the Municipal Agent for the Elderly with questions!