New York State Medicaid
New York's Medicaid program provides comprehensive health coverage to more than 7.3 million lower-income New Yorkers (as of December, 2021.) Medicaid pays for a wide-range of services, depending on your age, financial circumstances, family situation, or living arrangements. These services are provided through a large network of health care providers that you can access directly using your Medicaid card or through your managed care plan if you are enrolled in managed care. Some services may have small co-payments, which can be waived if you cannot afford them.
Use the link below to see which health insurance options are available to you, including if your income qualifies you for NYS Medicaid.
New York State Department of Health Telehealth Provider Survey
The New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) is conducting the Telehealth Provider Survey for all health care providers to complete in order to gain knowledge of their experiences using telehealth during the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (PHE), as well as their plans to continue to use telehealth. NYS DOH will use the results of this five-minute survey to inform telehealth policy development.
All NYS providers whether they have used telehealth services or not, are encouraged to complete the survey, which will close on October 2, 2023. Please limit to one survey response per individual clinician, but NYS DOH encourages multiple clinicians to respond from the same organization, especially if they have different perspectives.
NYS Medicaid News
- New York State Prioritizes Maternal Health with Expansion of Medicaid Prenatal and Postnatal Benefits - (Web) - August 24, 2023
- New York State Department of Health Announces Medicaid Telehealth Coverage Extended Beyond COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - (Web) - July 31, 2023
Visit the Medicaid News page for a repository of NYS Medicaid related news items.
Local Department of Social Services
Your Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) may be able to assist you in obtaining your health insurance coverage and/or provide you with information about other programs and benefits you may qualify. Find the contact information for your LDSS by following the link below.
Children
Children under the age of 19 may be eligible for Child Health Plus.
COVID-19 News and Updates:
- New York State Public Health Emergency Unwind Dashboard
- Important Changes Are Coming Soon to New York Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan
- Medicaid Coverage through Your Local Department of Social Services during the Coronavirus Emergency
- Medicaid Telehealth Services During the Coronavirus Emergency
- COVID-19 Guidance for Medicaid Providers
Follow NYS Medicaid