NYS Medicaid
Medicaid is a program for New Yorkers who can´t afford to pay for medical care.
You may apply for Medicaid in the following ways:
- NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace (855) 355-5777
- Managed Care Organization (MCO)
- Navigators and Certified Application Counselors
- Medicaid Helpline (800) 541-2831
- Local District Social Services Offices
NY State of Health
New York State of Health, the Official Health Plan Marketplace, is a new way for people to shop for, compare and enroll in health coverage. It is also the only place to get financial assistance provided by the federal government to lower the cost of your health coverage.
To Shop the Marketplace, you:
- Must live in New York
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawfully present immigrant (Different immigration rules may apply if you are eligible for Child Health Plus or NYS Medicaid or the Essential Plan based on your income)
- Cannot be currently incarcerated. (Different rules may apply if you are eligible for Medicaid based on your income.)
- Cannot be applying for coverage of nursing home care or care provided in a Residential Treatment Facility for Children and Youth, Developmental Center or Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled.
Medicare
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans aims to be a trusted healthcare information source for aging adults and their loved ones by providing informational resources that are specifically designed to help people navigate the complex maze that is Medicare and understand how to enroll as well as the differences among the myriad of plans.
Medicare Advantage Plans in New York helps guide seniors through all of the available Medicare plans, eligibility requirements, enrollment guidelines, and their many benefits. Most importantly, they provide a list of helpful community organizations throughout New York that further support seniors with their healthcare needs.
Affordable Health Insurance
Affordable Health Insurance is a resource that helps you clearly understand your options when choosing health coverage that supports both your health and financial needs.
Whether you need help understanding Medicare options or navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace, Affordable Health Insurance helps with expert guidance, actionable advice, and accurate, easy-to-understand resources that help you make informed choices about your health care coverage.
Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center
Helping Medicare consumers understand their healthcare rights and the benefits available, navigate the complex Medicare system, and secure the quality care they deserve.
Fully understand your Medicare rights with data-driven, fact-based information from Medicare industry experts and health professionals. Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center provides expert Medicare education and counseling so you can make the best choices for you and your loved ones.