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Veterans of Foreign War Post 9263 Meeting

Jul23

Post 9263, new members welcome, meets every month, dates change in Nov. and Dec. due to holidays

Where

VFW Post 9263, Elwood

319 Cuba Hill Rd.

Elwood, NY

11731

Phone

631-368-9463

Price

free

Website
vfw.org

Medicare and Medicaid Insurance Assistance

Jul28

A facilitator from the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island will help with application processes and questions about health plans

Where

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Tpke.

Elwood, NY

Phone

516-505-4426

Price

free

Help Finding Low-Cost Healthcare Insurance

Aug14

A representative from the Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council will assist children and adults ages 65 and older who are blind and/or disabled to enroll in select Medicaid programs, first come, first served

Where

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Tpke.

Elwood, NY

Phone

631-499-3722

Price

free

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