Medicare Help in Mount Vernon, New York

This page covers the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York, not Mount Vernon, Virginia. For the state rules, start with Medicare help in New York.

In Mount Vernon, Westchester County DSS takes your application for Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Program. It also handles the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once called food stamps, and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The county's senior department, which runs free Medicare counseling, has its main office here. The city's Office for the Aging and Recreation Department run senior programs and free food at the Doles Center. This page covers downtown, Fleetwood, Chester Hill, the North Side, the South Side and the rest of the city. If the end of the month means choosing between groceries and a copay, the food list below is long. For nearby cities, see Medicare help in New Rochelle and White Plains.

Local offices in Mount Vernon

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'd rather not go alone, a Pair Team advocate can help you apply in one call.

Where do I apply for Medicaid in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, you apply for Medicaid at the DSS district office, 100 East First Street, Westchester DSS says. It serves the city's ZIP codes, 10550 to 10553, and nearby towns from Bronxville to Mamaroneck. If you don't need long-term care, the state also lets you apply at NY State of Health, 1-855-355-5777.

In 2026, one person can make up to $1,836 a month for Medicaid, or $1,856 with the $20 the state doesn't count, and have up to $33,038 in savings. The same form checks you for the Medicare Savings Program. It can pay the $202.90 a month Medicare costs you, which is usually taken from your Social Security check. If your income is a bit too high, ask about a spenddown at 914-813-6299. See Medicare and Medicaid together in New York and home care in New York.

What does the Office for the Aging do in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon's Office for the Aging is part of the city's Recreation Department. It works out of the Doles Center at 250 South Sixth Avenue. The county lists the Doles Center as a lunch site for people 60 and older, at 914-665-2447. You give what you can, and no one is turned away for not paying, the county says. For senior classes and events, call Mount Vernon Recreation at 914-665-2420.

If an older neighbor is in a mental health crisis, call the police Wellness Division at 914-465-2765. It sends crisis officers, clinicians and case managers who link people to services.

Where can I get free Medicare counseling in Mount Vernon?

You can get free Medicare counseling in Mount Vernon from the county's Department of Senior Programs and Services, at 9 South First Avenue. Call its Medicare Information Line at 914-813-6100 to talk with a counselor or set up a visit. The department also teaches free Medicare Basics classes from 10 a.m. to noon in the same building, and the line signs you up. Counselors and Pair Team don't sell plans.

Where can I get free food in Mount Vernon?

You can get free food in Mount Vernon at more than 20 pantries and kitchens, the city's guide says. Three programs run out of the Doles Center, including the city's Fresh Market, which is open to all city residents. For its dates, call 914-665-2458. Here are some sites that run every week or month.

To apply for SNAP, go to mybenefits.ny.gov or 100 East First Street. From October 1, 2026, one person 60 or older can make up to $2,660 a month and get SNAP, worth up to $306 a month. Feeding Westchester will help you apply at 914-923-1100. See SNAP for seniors in New York.

How do I get a ride to the doctor in Mount Vernon?

To get a ride to the doctor in Mount Vernon, pick what fits.

• Bee-Line ParaTransit is a shared van for people whose disability keeps them off the bus. It goes only within three quarters of a mile of a Bee-Line route, and each trip costs $5.00.
• Medicaid rides are for people with Medicaid. Call MAS at 844-666-6270 at least three days before a routine visit.

At 65, Bee-Line buses cost $1.50 with a reduced-fare card from 914-813-7777. See Medicaid rides in New York.

How do I get help with heating bills in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, HEAP helps pay your heating bill once each winter, and it takes applications for the 2026-27 winter from November 2, 2026. One person can make up to $3,563 a month and qualify. Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov or at 100 East First Street. See utility bill help in New York.

After HEAP pays, Con Edison adds a monthly credit for 18 months. With a shut-off notice, ask Con Edison about EnergyShare, which pays up to $300 a year.

What a Pair Team advocate does

In Mount Vernon, a call to us often starts with a DSS letter and an empty fridge near the end of the month. Here's what we do:

• Apply for Medicaid with you at 100 East First Street, and call 914-995-3333 until DSS answers.
• Find the pantry or hot meal that fits your week, and help you apply for SNAP.
• Get your HEAP form in when it opens, then check that the Con Edison credit shows up.
• Sign you up for a county Medicare class or a call with a counselor.

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 Wakefield or Woodlawn. Is this my page?

If you live in Wakefield or Woodlawn, you're in the Bronx, so New York City handles your Medicaid, not Westchester DSS. See Medicare help in the Bronx for your offices.

How do I find senior housing in Mount Vernon?

To find senior housing in Mount Vernon, ask the county's senior department at 914-813-6300 which buildings take applications. For a Section 8 voucher, the county's program is at 914-995-2415, and it says each of the county's 17 Section 8 offices keeps its own list. See housing help in New York.

Do I need an interview for Bee-Line ParaTransit?

You don't need an in-person interview for Bee-Line ParaTransit right now, the county says. For help with the form, call 914-995-2959.

What if I have an emergency at night or on a weekend?

If you have an emergency at night or on a weekend, call 914-995-2099. County Police answer overnight, on weekends and on holidays, then send you to DSS Emergency Services.

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.

Sources

• District Office Locations, Westchester County Department of Social Services
• Apply for Medical Assistance, Westchester County Department of Social Services
• Home Care Services, Westchester County Department of Social Services
• Home Energy Assistance Program, Westchester County Department of Social Services
• Contact, Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
• Medicare Basics 101, Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
• Nutrition Programs and Site Directory, Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
• Office for the Aging, City of Mount Vernon
• Seniors Program, City of Mount Vernon Recreation
• Food Distribution, City of Mount Vernon
• Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen Guide, City of Mount Vernon
• Community Services Division, Mount Vernon Police Department
• Housing Programs Rental Assistance, Westchester County
• ParaTransit Fares, Westchester County Department of Transportation
• Making ParaTransit Reservations, Westchester County Department of Transportation
• What Is ParaTransit Service?, Westchester County Department of Transportation
• Senior Riders, Bee-Line
• ParaTransit Application Process, Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities
• Medicaid Transportation, New York State Department of Health
• Medicare Savings Programs 2026, New York State Department of Health
• How to Apply for NY Medicaid, New York State Department of Health
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), OTDA
• Request a Fair Hearing, OTDA
• Financial Assistance Programs, Con Edison
• Find Help, Feeding Westchester