Medicare Help in Brooklyn

This page covers Brooklyn, which state forms call Kings County. For lines that serve all five boroughs, see Medicare help in New York City. For the state rules, start with Medicare help in New York.

Brooklyn has its own HRA offices for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). NYC Aging pays local groups like JASA, Heights and Hills and RiseBoro to help people 60 and older stay at home. They serve all of Brooklyn, including Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy, Bay Ridge, Flatbush, Canarsie and Coney Island. If an old flyer sent you to 785 Atlantic Avenue to apply, that office mainly replaces benefit cards now, HRA says.

Local offices in Brooklyn

Not sure you qualify? Apply anyway, because HRA makes the call and some of your income may not count. If you'd rather not do it alone, a Pair Team advocate can help you apply in one call.

Where do I apply for Medicaid in Brooklyn?

You can apply for Medicaid in Brooklyn online at Access HRA, or at one of three HRA Medicaid offices. Brooklyn South is at 495 Clermont Avenue in Clinton Hill. East New York is at 2400 Fulton Street, and Coney Island is at 1912 Mermaid Avenue. All three are open on weekdays until 5 p.m.

In 2026, one person 65 or older can get Medicaid with up to $1,836 a month in income. That's $1,856 with the $20 the state leaves out. The savings limit is $33,038. The same form checks you for the Medicare Savings Programs in New York. They can pay the $202.90 a month Medicare costs you, usually taken out of your Social Security check. To see how the two fit, read Medicare and Medicaid in New York.

Where can I get free Medicare advice in Brooklyn?

You can get free Medicare advice in Brooklyn from the Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP), run by NYC Aging. Its Brooklyn sites see people by appointment. The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island counsels on weekdays at 3001 West 37th Street. Homecrest Community Services sees people Tuesday to Friday at 1413 Avenue T. On Thursdays, it's also at 7907 New Utrecht Avenue. RAICES Times Plaza, at 460 Atlantic Avenue, has staff who speak English and Spanish.

Counselors help you compare plans and apply for help with drug costs. HIICAP doesn't sell plans, and Pair Team doesn't either.

How do I find an older adult center in Brooklyn?

To find an older adult center in Brooklyn, call Aging Connect or search NYC Aging's Service Finder by ZIP code. The city lists 104 centers in the borough. They serve free meals to people 60 and older. Here is one in each part of Brooklyn.

Who helps with care at home in Brooklyn?

For help at home, NYC Aging pays a case management agency to cover each Brooklyn neighborhood. A case manager calls you, then visits to set up meals at home, housekeeping or help with bathing. Case managers don't charge for their time. Some services ask for a fee or a gift based on income, NYC Aging says. Brooklyn's agencies include JASA (718-934-4295), Heights and Hills (718-596-8789), RiseBoro (929-251-6626) and Special Services for Senior Citizens (718-257-1600). Aging Connect can tell you which one covers your street.

NYC Aging's home care is for people without Medicaid. With Medicaid, call CASA South at 718-250-5631, the HRA home care office for Brooklyn and Queens. You may also be able to pay a family member through New York's home care programs.

Where can I get food help in Brooklyn?

For food help in Brooklyn, apply for SNAP online or at a SNAP Center in Coney Island, East New York or Williamsburg. SNAP pays up to $306 a month for one person. For people 60 and older in New York, the income limit is $2,660 a month from October 1, 2026. See SNAP for seniors in New York.

For food right away, Masbia hands out free food packages in Flatbush and Borough Park, by appointment. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No ID is needed, Masbia says, and you can pick up one package a week.

How do I get help with Con Edison and National Grid bills in Brooklyn?

In Brooklyn, Con Edison sends the electric bill and National Grid sends the gas bill. Start with HEAP, which you can apply for on Access HRA or at 1912 Mermaid Avenue. From November 2, 2026, one person with income up to $3,563 a month can apply for regular HEAP. See utility bill help in New York.

A HEAP grant signs you up for each company's monthly discount. National Grid's smallest discount for gas heat is $77.27 a month, and its discount team is at 1-718-403-2216. If Con Edison sent you a shutoff notice, its EnergyShare grant can pay up to $300 a year.

What a Pair Team advocate does

In Brooklyn, people often call us after a trip to the wrong HRA office, or with a National Grid notice on the table. Your advocate makes the calls and follows up until there's an answer.

• Apply for Medicaid on Access HRA with you, or tell you which Brooklyn office to visit.
• Book a HIICAP visit in Coney Island, on Avenue T or at Times Plaza.
• Find the case management agency for your block and set up meals at home.
• Get your HEAP application in, and check that the National Grid and Con Edison discounts show up.

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

My forms say Kings County. Is this my page?

Yes, if your forms say Kings County, this is your page, because Kings County is Brooklyn. State forms use the county name, and city offices use the borough name. If you live across the line in Ridgewood or Glendale, see Medicare help in Queens.

Is the Medicaid office at Kings County Hospital open?

The Medicaid office at Kings County Hospital, 441 Clarkson Avenue, is closed until further notice, HRA says. Go to one of the other three offices instead, or apply online at Access HRA.

Where do I replace a lost benefit card in Brooklyn?

To replace a lost benefit card in Brooklyn, HRA's card office is at 785 Atlantic Avenue, 1st floor. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and its main job is giving out permanent replacement cards, HRA says.

How do I get to my doctor from Brooklyn?

To get to your doctor from Brooklyn with Medicaid, call Medical Answering Services at 844-666-6270, as anywhere in the city. For Access-A-Ride and reduced fares, see Medicare help in New York City.

What if I get a shutoff notice from Con Edison or National Grid?

If you get a shutoff notice from Con Edison or National Grid, call the company that day and ask for a payment plan. For Con Edison's EnergyShare grant, you need an active notice and one payment in the last 12 months. You can apply for Emergency HEAP from January 4, 2027, the state says.

Sources

• Medicaid Locations, NYC Human Resources Administration
• SNAP Locations, NYC Human Resources Administration
• Benefits Access Centers, NYC Human Resources Administration
• HEAP Benefits Access Center Locations, NYC Human Resources Administration
• CASA Locations, NYC Human Resources Administration
• Service Finder: Older Adult Centers, NYC Aging
• Service Finder: Case Management, NYC Aging
• In-Home Services, NYC Aging
• Health Insurance Assistance, NYC Aging
• HIICAP Community Sites, NYC Aging
• Medicare Savings Program, New York State Department of Health
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), OTDA
• Medicaid Transportation, New York State Department of Health
• 2026 Medicare Parts A and B Premiums and Deductibles, CMS
• Older Adult Centers, RAICES
• Pantry Information, Masbia
• Energy Affordability Program, National Grid
• Metro NY Phone Numbers, National Grid
• Financial Assistance Programs, Con Edison