WNY Coalition Pooled Trust is an organization serving people with disabilities, seniors, and their families by helping protect income while maintaining eligibility for essential benefits, including Medicaid. For more than 23 years, it has supported members seeking greater independence, stability, and the ability to manage everyday expenses.

The organization offers pooled trust options for people under 65, people over 65, and third-party trusts established by friends or family. Its team helps prospective members assess whether a trust may suit their circumstances, discuss available options with a specialist, complete enrollment paperwork, and make the initial deposit. Once an account is active, members can request trust disbursements for eligible costs such as rent, utilities, transportation, phone and internet service, personal care, and medical needs. WNY Coalition Pooled Trust also provides trust documents, educational materials, a self-assessment guide, frequently asked questions, and a distribution request form. Its professionals offer clear, compassionate guidance throughout the process, helping individuals and families understand the requirements and use trust funds appropriately.