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NEW YORK STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CHILD HEALTH PLUS | NEW YORK STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237

Eligibility
Children birth-19
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
(800) 698-4543
Voice·

Toll-Free | Child Health Plus information

Languages
English
Application process
Paper, fax, email applications no longer accepted.Make appointment at Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga or walk in Tuesdays 9am-Noon. Call for required documentation. Apply on the New York State of Health Marketplace, nystateof health.
Fees
Based on income and family size
Service area
Tompkins County, New York
Free or low-cost outpatient health insurance to eligible children, covering: regular medical services check ups immunization shots X-rays prescription drugs basic laboratory tests overnight hospital stays emergency room treatment, only for actual medical emergencies or accidental injuriesChild Health Plus providers in Tompkins and Cortland Counties: Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Central New York, 800-716-4885 Fidelis Care New York, local contact, Kimberly Petrella, 607-348-6469 Total Care, local contact, Georgia Adams, 315-391-5371; 607-252-3312
Last assured
08/19/2022
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Protects, improves and promotes New York State residents' health, productivity and well being.