LI nonprofit selected as Benefits Enrollment Center through the National Council on Aging

Huntington Station-based human service provider network nonprofit Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) has announced its selection as a new Benefits Enrollment Center for the Eastern region through the National Council on Aging (NCOA). 

The designation expands HWCLI’s capacity to provide one-on-one benefits enrollment assistance to older adults and people with disabilities across Long Island.

“Becoming a Benefits Enrollment Center strengthens our ability to ensure that older Long Islanders and individuals with disabilities can age with dignity and financial security,” said Vanessa Baird-Streeter, HWCLI president and CEO. “Far too many eligible residents are not accessing benefits that could significantly improve their quality of life. This designation allows us to deepen our outreach and direct assistance across the region.”

Benefits Enrollment Centers help eligible individuals access critical public benefit programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Medicare savings programs, and assistance with prescription drug coverage.To learn more about benefits enrollment assistance through the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, visit www.hwcli.com.