Canaan UCC: August Resource Roundtable Series


Canaan Congregational Church

Canaan Congregational Church (Canaan UCC) Partners with NY Connects -  Columbia County and The Healthcare Consortium to Offer the Community a “Resource Roundtable Series” on August 2 at 10:30 AM

This Free Event is Located at 1670 County Route 5 

Canaan, NY (July 18,  2024) – Columbia County residents are cordially invited to attend the next installment of Canaan UCC’s “Resource Roundtable Series,” a series of presentations that have been planned by staff  at NY Connects – Columbia County, a program of The Healthcare Consortium. 

This second workshop in the series will be presented by Rachel Cole, Consumer Assistance Programs Coordinator at the Healthcare Consortium.  At this workshop on August 2, Cole will discuss resources available to seniors; provide applications for Medicaid, the Medicare Savings Plan, and Elderly Pharmaceutical and Insurance Coverage (EPIC); and share recent news articles on topics such as saving on prescription medication costs and developments in funding for additional senior housing.  Additionally, Cole will offer guidance on navigating Medicare and other health insurance programs. 

Cole has worked in human services for over three decades. She travels throughout Columbia County sharing important information with senior groups and those with disabilities about Medicare, home health care, prescription access, and durable medical equipment.

For additional information about the Consumer Assistance Programs available at the Healthcare Consortium, contact Rachel by email at rcole@columbiahealthnet.org.

For more about Canaan Congregational Church, visit www.canaanucc.org