MEDICAID DIVISION / CHRONIC CARE | ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
600 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Eligibility
Financial eligibility determined based on income and resource levels
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Websitehttps://www.ongov.net/dss
Languages
Voiance Language Helpline
Application process
Applications may be mailed; face-to-face interview not required; a pre-screening interview appointment is a courtesy service but is not required
Fees
None
Service area
Onondaga County, New York
Processes Medicaid applications for individuals seeking help paying for nursing home or long term home health care services.
Last assured
12/01/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Provide various programs and services to Onondaga County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.
If callers are in need of rent payment assistance, utility assistance, or food assistance AND they are already covered under Medicaid insurance, please encourage callers to visit HealthyAlliance.org/MyScreening to see what they qualify for. Please do not refer callers to this website if they are not already receiving Medicaid.