For Seniors
Seniors
Throughout my career, I have fought to ensure the security of our robust social safety net so every American has something to fall back on in hard times like these. But we must redouble our efforts to protect seniors as we face this daunting and extraordinary threat. Older adults are particularly at-risk of contracting COVID-19, meaning we must take every precaution to prevent seniors from being exposed to the virus, while simultaneously helping them access essential services.
Expanded Telehealth Accessibility
The CARES Act
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Allows Medicare providers to treat patients using e-visits with both video and/or audio calls for the duration of the pandemic.
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Suspends the requirement that a doctor and a patient have a pre-existing relationship in order to provide telehealth services.
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Reauthorizes grant programs that promote the use of telehealth services for health care facilities that currently do not have the technological capabilities to do so.
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Allows Federally Qualified Health Centers to bill for telehealth services
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Loosens rules for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease and in hospice who are receiving telehealth services
Many private insurers are also waiving cost-sharing of telehealth services for COVID-19 related visits.
Meal Assistance
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act — Congress’ Phase II legislation — provided $250 million for the Senior Nutrition Program in the Administration for Community Living (ACL), which will help facilitate the delivery of meals to low-income seniors who depend on Senior Nutrition programs.
Grocery Store Contact Information and Hours for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations
In response to COVID-19, many grocery stores in Connecticut have adjusted their hours and services in order to help accommodate seniors and other vulnerable populations, either through delivery services, curbside pickup, or specific shopping hours for at-risk groups. While the following stores have set aside shopping time for seniors, please contact your local grocers to see what accommodations they have made.
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Stew Leonard’s - 7 A.M. to 8 A.M.
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Trader Joe’s - 9 A.M. to 10 A.M.
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Whole Foods - 8 A.M. to 9 A.M.
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Caraluzzi’s - 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 A.M.
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Costco - 8 A.M. to 9 A.M. (Tues, Thurs)
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BJ’s - 8 A.M. to 9 A.M.
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Target - 7 A.M. to 8 A.M. (Weds)
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Stop & Shop - 6 A.M. to 7:30 A.M.
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Big Y - 7 A.M. to 8 A.M.
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Price Chopper – 6 A.M. to 7 A.M.
Bridgeport
National
Price Rite (Boston Ave): (203) 333-6954
Price Rite (Main Street): (203) 396-0839
Stop & Shop (Fairfield Ave): (203) 333-0333
Stop & Shop (Main Street): (203) 371-6972
Key Food: (203) 275-8485
Food Bazaar: (203) 683-3740
Save A Lot: (203) 335-0540
Local
Wayne Street Grocery: (203) 870-8555
Zaachila Grocery Store: (203) 333-3833
Maribel Grocery: (203) 333-6220
K&J Grocery: (203) 330-5735
Grocery Village: (203) 334-0690
Conchitas Grocery: (203) 367-8714
Pop’s Grocery: (203) 333-7675
Darien
National
Whole Foods Market: (203) 662-0577
Trader Joes: (203) 656-1414
Stop & Shop: (203) 662-1227
Local
Palmer’s Market: (203) 665-2077
Aux Delices: (203) 326-4540 ext. 115
Easton
Local
Greisers: (203) 330-9424
Fairfield
National
Whole Foods Market: (203) 319-9544
Stop & Shop: (203) 254-8478
ShopRite: (203) 615-0140
Trader Joe’s: (203) 330-8301
BJ’s Wholesale: (203) 384-9113
Local
BD Provisions: (203) 292-8881
The Pantry: (203) 259-0400
Greenwich
National
Whole Foods Market: (203) 661-0631
Stop & Shop: (203) 625-0622
ACME Markets: (203) 622-2944
Local
Garelick & Herbs: (203) 661-7373
Aux Delices: (203) 326-4540 ext. 115
Monroe
National
Big Y: (203) 452-9002
Stop and Shop: (203) 268-0589
Local
Stop & Go Food Mart: (203) 459-8309
New Canaan
National
ACME Markets: (203) 966-0017
Local
Stewart’s Market: (203) 966-4848
Norwalk
National
Stop & Shop (Main Ave): (203) 840-1001
Stop & Shop (Connecticut Ave): (203) 299-1715
ShopRite: (203) 838-0504
CTown Supermarkets: (203) 838-0888
City Market Norwalk: (203) 956-0241
Costco: (203) 822-2003
Local
Stew Leonard’s: (203) 847-7214
Tropical Groceries: (203) 286-7999
Cranbury Market IGA: (203) 845)-0026
Oxford
National
Market 32 by Price Chopper: (203) 463-7990
Redding
Local
Pignones Redding Ridge Market & Deli: (203) 664-1702
Ridgefield
National
Stop & Shop: (203) 438-7317
Local
Ridgefield Organics & Specialty Market: (203) 894-8102
Shelton
National
Stop & Shop: (203) 929-7516
ShopRite: (203) 225-9224
Big Y: (203) 447-3003
Local
The Common Bond Market: (203) 513-8200
Stamford
National
ACME Markets: (203) 321-0429
Trader Joe’s: (203) 321-8440
Stop & Shop (Bedford Street): (203) 321-8440
Stop & Shop (Main Street): (203) 323-1458
ShopRite (Commerce Street): (203) 978-0464
ShopRite (Shippan Ave): (203) 964-9500
Fairway Market: (203) 388-9815
Local
La Marqueta: (203) 298-0595
East Main Market: (203) 353-0083
Star Grocery: (203) 614-8100
Stamford Market: (203) 316-0661
Two Brothers Supermarket: (203) 674-8090
Selleck Market: (203) 504-8689
Sezam Market: (203) 252-2496
Trumbull
National
Target Grocery: (203) 873-2013
Stop & Shop: (203) 445-1006
Weston
Local
Peter’s Weston Market: (203) 227-2066
Westport
National
Trader Joe’s: (203) 226-8966
The Fresh Market: (203) 227-2910
Whole Food’s Market: (203) 227-6858
Balducci’s: (866)-278-8866
Stop Shop: (203) 254-8484
Wilton
National
Stop & Shop: (203) 834-9735
Local
Village Market: (203) 762-7283
Caraluzzi’s Georgetown Market: (203) 544-7021