Medicare Help in Babylon, New York

This page covers the Town of Babylon on Long Island. For county offices, see Medicare help in Suffolk County. For the statewide rules, start with Medicare help in New York. Nearby, see Medicare help in Islip or Medicare help in Huntington.

In Babylon, the town's Department of Human Services runs the senior centers, rides, a food pantry and repairs. Suffolk County DSS handles Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once called food stamps. This page is for Lindenhurst, Copiague, West Babylon, Amityville, Wyandanch, Deer Park and the rest of the town. If the forms are piling up, staff at your senior center can help with heating aid, Medicaid and SNAP papers.

Local offices in Babylon

Not sure you qualify? Apply anyway, because DSS makes the call, and New York doesn't count your savings for the Medicare Savings Program. If you would rather not do it alone, a Pair Team advocate can help you in one call.

Where do I apply for Medicaid in Babylon?

If you're 65 or older and don't need long-term care, you can apply online at NY State of Health, the state says. If you need care at home, apply on paper with DSS. The county's ZIP code lookup sends every Babylon ZIP code, from Amityville to Wyandanch, to the Smithtown Center in Hauppauge.

In 2026, the income limit for one person is $1,836 a month. New York doesn't count the first $20, so you can have up to $1,856, plus $33,038 in savings. The same form checks you for the Medicare Savings Program, which can pay the $202.90 a month Medicare costs you. See Medicare and Medicaid together in New York.

For SNAP, the South West Center in Deer Park is the DSS office inside the town. DSS sorts SNAP cases by address and will send you on if needed.

What do Babylon's senior centers offer?

Babylon's four senior centers offer classes, health programs, games and trips on weekdays. Lunch is served daily at all four, and breakfast at Wyandanch and North Amityville. An advocate from the county Office for the Aging can meet you at any center, so book through the center. Staff also help with heating aid, Medicaid, SNAP and the state's IT-214 property tax credit form.

North Amityville also gives daily rides to and from the center, plus a store trip every two weeks. If you can't leave home, the centers refer you to Catholic Charities. It checks your needs and can sign you up for meals at home.

How do I get a ride to the doctor in Babylon?

Babylon's senior van takes residents 60 and older to medical visits inside the town, including physical therapy. It runs on weekday mornings, for visits from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. An 11 a.m. visit must end by 12:15 p.m. The town asks you to book a week ahead, and it needs at least three days' notice. The van also goes to the supermarket and the Social Security office in Babylon, for a suggested $1.00 a round trip.

With a disability, you can also ride the town's Services for the Disabled van to medical visits on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sign up first, then call 631-893-1050 at least 72 hours ahead.

• Medicaid rides are for people with Medicaid. Call MAS at 844-666-6270 at least three days before a routine visit.
• SCAT is the county's shared van if a disability keeps you off the bus. Apply at 631-853-8333, and each trip costs $4.00.

See Medicaid rides in New York.

Can Babylon help me fix up my home?

Babylon can help you fix up your home if you own it. At 60 and older, the Residential Repair Program does small repairs, painting and yard cleanup. You pay for materials, and the town does the work (631-789-3309).

For bigger jobs, the town's Home Repair Program gives low and moderate income homeowners a loan with no interest, up to $50,000. You repay it when you sell or transfer the home, or refinance it for cash. It can pay for a roof, heat, windows or changes for a disability. You must have lived in it for a year (631-957-3051).

The town's Housing Assistance Agency runs Section 8 and isn't taking new applications (631-893-1040). See housing help in New York.

Where can I get free food in Babylon?

The town's Pastor Roy S. Kirton Food Pantry gives food once a month to town residents. Go to 48 Cedar Road in Amityville on a Tuesday or Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and bring a valid ID.

Island Harvest gives a free Senior Food Box each month if you're 60 or older with income up to $1,995 a month. Pickup sites in the town change each month, so check Island Harvest's calendar or call 631-873-4775. From October 1, 2026, people 60 and older who live alone can make up to $2,660 a month and get SNAP. See SNAP for seniors in New York.

What a Pair Team advocate does

In Babylon, a call to us often starts with a Medicaid letter and no ride to the doctor. Here's what we do:

• Apply for Medicaid with you, then call the Smithtown Center until there's an answer.
• Book the town senior van early, or set up Medicaid rides and SCAT.
• Make an appointment with the Office for the Aging advocate at your senior center.
• Get you on the town repair list, or help you apply for a repair loan.

An advocate is covered by Medicare if you qualify. It takes two minutes to find out.

Check if you qualify for a Pair Team advocate

Frequently asked questions

I live in Amityville or Lindenhurst village. Is this my page?

Yes, this page is yours if you live in a village inside the Town of Babylon, like Amityville, Babylon or Lindenhurst. The town senior van serves all three.

I live in Farmingdale. Which page is mine?

If you live in Farmingdale, check your tax bill. Part of Farmingdale is in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. If your bill says Oyster Bay, see Medicare help in Oyster Bay.

Where can I get free Medicare counseling in Babylon?

You can get free Medicare counseling from HIICAP volunteers at RSVP Suffolk. Call 631-979-9490, ext. 118, and a counselor calls you back, or book a time at a Suffolk library. HIICAP and Pair Team don't sell plans.

Can I renew my Medicaid by phone?

Yes, most people in Suffolk County can renew Medicaid by phone. When the renewal comes in the mail, call 631-853-8755 on a weekday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to set up a time. People in nursing homes can't renew this way.

What if DSS denies my Medicaid?

If DSS denies your Medicaid, you can ask the state for a fair hearing within 60 days of the notice at 1-800-342-3334. If your Medicaid is being cut, ask within 10 days to keep it while you wait. Touro Law Center gives older adults free legal help at 631-761-7470.

Sources

• Senior Citizen Services, Town of Babylon
• Senior Transportation Services, Town of Babylon
• North Amityville Senior Center, Town of Babylon
• Human Services, Town of Babylon
• Services for the Disabled, Town of Babylon
• Pastor Roy S. Kirton Food Pantry, Town of Babylon
• Home Repair Program, Town of Babylon
• Housing Assistance Agency, Town of Babylon
• Medicaid, Suffolk County Department of Social Services
• Medicaid FAQs, Suffolk County Department of Social Services
• Service Centers, Suffolk County Department of Social Services
• How to Apply for NY Medicaid, New York State Department of Health
• Medicare Savings Programs 2026, New York State Department of Health
• Suffolk County Office for the Aging
• Programs and Services, RSVP Suffolk
• Paratransit (SCAT), Suffolk County Transit
• Contact Us, Long Island Cares
• Senior Support, Island Harvest
• Food Distributions, Island Harvest
• Request a Fair Hearing, OTDA