The NYS Department of Health (DOH) is currently accepting applications from businesses with fewer than 50 employees for subsidized health insurance through the NYS Health Insurance Partnership Program. Businesses interested should contact the NYSHIPP Hotline at (800) 836-5689 for complete information about the program or to receive an application.
www.healthreform.gov is the central federal hub for all information related to health reform and contains many resources. The website also hosts frequent webchats.
We all know that good medical care is important for the healthy development of all children. Unfortunately, without health insurance, many hesitate to get medical attention. Child Health Plus is a special program from Empire Blue Cross and the State of New York which provides free or low cost health insurance coverage for eligible children.
Child Health Plus focuses on keeping children healthy by providing a wide variety of health care services which includes preventive health care services, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs. Some covered services require a small co-payment for each visit, and most are covered in full. The program covers children until the age of l9.
The application is simple, requiring the child's birth certificate, social security number, proof of income and proof of residence. The child must not be enrolled in the Medicaid program. Pick up an application at our Kingston Avenue office, or call Sara Seldowitz at (718)778-8808 ext. 25
EPIC is New York State’s prescription plan for senior citizens. You must be 65 or over, live in New York State, and have an income of less than $17,500 if you are single, or $23,000 if you are married. If you, or someone you know, spends more than $15 per month on prescriptions, it would be worth while filing an application.
For more information and an application, call Rivka Shur at (718) 778-8808, ext. 24, or the EPIC Help Line at 1-800-332-3742.
The Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) provides medical assistance to pregnant women even if you exceed Medicaid income limits. There are no resource requirements, and you do not have to be a citizen or a legal alien.
For more information and an application, call Rivka Shur at (718) 778-8808, ext. 24, or the Healthy Baby Hotline at 1-800-522-5006.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for older persons and individuals with disabilities. Individuals are entitled to Medicare by virtue of payment into the system during their working years.
For more information, call the Social Security Administration at (718) 773-6438.
Medicaid is a Federal program of medical assistance that is administered by local agencies. Medicaid will pay for many medical costs, including hospital and doctor charges, laboratories, medicines, nursing homes, etc. There are income and resource requirements. If you get Public Assistance or Supplemental Security Income, you may be automatically eligible for Medicaid.
For more information and an application, call xxxxxxxx at (718) 778-8808, ext. xx, or the HRA Hot Line at 1-718-291-1900.
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