MiSN’s Community Health Advocates (CHA) can help you and your family find affordable healthcare if you do not have insurance or access your health insurance benefits!

Provides essential medical services for persons receiving Public Assistance and other low-income persons. Services covered include inpatient and outpatient hospital care, physician services, skilled nursing care, laboratory and x-ray services, early and periodic screening of children, home health care services and transportation services. Call for detailed information regarding services offered. Medicaid can cover incontinence supplies, including diapers, for children and adults who meet specific requirements.

Offers case management services, benefits and health insurance counseling, community guardianship, reverse mortgage information, and in-home services to the elderly.

Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

Information centers which provide seniors with the latest in Health & Medicare Insurance Medicare D and a computer analysis of drug providers based on current medications. Lists are printed of drug providers, contact information and neighborhood pharmacies. Social Security Extra Help applications will also be available.

*Assists individuals without health insurance to sign up through New York State Marketplace.

* Assists with insurance enrollment for uninsured and underinsured pregnant women. Prenatal health education and social support services. Nutrition education. Prenatal Care and Assistance Program (PCAP). Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternity Services (MOMS) program. Childbirth education classes. Infant feeding classes. Confidential HIV counseling. Medicaid Enrollment Services.

* Provides information and assistance to older adults and their caregivers that includes: Information, referral and advocacy. Case management. Long Term Care Options Counseling to help consumers make informed decisions about care. Benefits counseling and assistance applying for public benefits such as HEAP, Medicaid, EPIC, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, etc. Health Insurance Counseling. Medicare 101 workshops. Transportation information and referrals. Legal Assistance. Caregiver counseling, information and support. Senior housing guide. * Provides Nutrition Services. Home delivered meals. Congregate dining sites, lunch and dinner. Nutrition counseling and education. Farmers Market coupon program. * Provides community-based support services. Homemaker/Personal care services. Housekeeping/chore services. In-home assessment. Grab bars, rails, ramp referrals Personal Emergency Response Systems Respite care Project Lifesaver Matter of Balance and health promotion programs Volunteer program

* Provides one on one assistance to individuals and families who would like to enroll in health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.* Offers enrollment assistance for those eligible for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plans, and Qualified Health Plans.

Provides assistance to seniors regarding Medicaid, EPIC, or health insurance issues, answers questions, or helps guide or navigate through they system.

* Provides sexuality and reproduction information, support services, medical services. Services vary by site, but include:Abortion Care. Birth Control. Breast Exams. Colposcopy (offered at some sites). Emergency Contraception. Gender Affirming Hormone Care. Gynecological Care. Health Counseling. HIV Testing, Counseling and Education. HIV Prevention (PrEP). HPV Vaccine. In Control (Rochester). PAP Tests. Pregnancy Testing and Options Counseling.RESTORE Sexual Assault Services. Smoking Cessation. STD Testing and Treatment.

Provides one stop access to comprehensive information and assistance on long term services and supports for people of all ages or with any type of disability. Services include public education, Long-Term Care Council, and options counseling/person-centered counseling.

* Provides free over the phone counseling about Medicare and benefits including appeals.

NY Connects is the single point of entry for long term services and supports for people of any age or payer source.NY Connects can provide information about: Home Care Caregiver Supports Care Coordination Respite Care Transportation Financial Benefits Home Delivered Meals Health Insurance Information Additional Services & Supports

* Provides sexuality and reproduction information, support services, medical services. Services vary by site, but include:Abortion Care. Birth Control. Breast Exams. Colposcopy (offered at some sites). Emergency Contraception. Gender Affirming Hormone Care. Gynecological Care. Health Counseling. HIV Testing, Counseling and Education. HIV Prevention (PrEP). HPV Vaccine. In Control (Rochester). PAP Tests. Pregnancy Testing and Options Counseling.RESTORE Sexual Assault Services. Smoking Cessation. STD Testing and Treatment.

Provides information for residents 60 years of age or older when they need help understanding the various health insurance options such as Medicare, supplemental insurance policies (Medigap policies), prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D), EPIC and Medicare Advantage plans.

* Offers comprehensive outpatient HIV, Hepatitis C medical care. Confidential rapid HIV testing Education and counseling Nutritional evaluation Case management Assistance in obtaining health insurance (DHS, SSI, SSD, ADAP)

Provides information and services regarding Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security.

Provides unbiased no-cost health insurance counseling to Medicare beneficiaries (generally individuals 65 and older) through trained peer volunteer counselors. Assists older adults in understanding health insurance options, financial savings and assistance programs, as well as supports enrollment into health insurance and drug plans. Speakers and educational materials available on health insurance needs and options, Medicaid and Nursing Home Care, and related issues.

Health Access Navigators in Ithaca and Tompkins County: help individuals sort through health insurance options available through the NY State of Health health insurance exchange website assist individuals in enrolling in a health insurance coverage assist Aged, Blind and Disabled individuals complete paper Medicaid applications for submission to their local DSS. Navigators available, Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pmTompkins Community Action, Inc.701 Spencer Road, Ithaca

Offers assistance in enrolling NY State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace, answers questions about Medicaid eligibility, and helps individuals and families select health plans, such as Medicaid, qualified and essential health plans, and Child Health Plus.

Offers assistance in enrolling NY State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace, answers questions about Medicaid eligibility, and helps individuals and families select health plans, such as Medicaid, qualified and essential health plans, and Child Health Plus.

Individuals can apply for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, the Essential Plan or a Qualified Health Plan in three ways: directly contact Certified Application Counselors (see Molina and Fidelis Care entries for local contacts) through a Health Access Navigator, such as those at the Human Services Coalition Online at www.nystateofhealth.ny.govFor QUESTIONS about buying health insurance on the exchange or making APPOINTMENTS to apply for health insurance: Elizabeth Hoyt, HSC Health Access Navigator, extension 236 or 607-220-8245 JD Drader, Health Navigator, Community Health Outreach worker extension 266Other navigator programsTompkins County: Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC), 1-855-4-STIC-NAV (1-855-478-4262) Molina (formerly Total Care) 315-391-5371 Fidelis - 888-343-3547**Individuals and small businesses can meet with a navigator from any county, not just the county in which they live.**AS A REMINDER, CLIENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID, ESSENTIAL PLAN, CHILD HEALTH PLUS OR WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD (LOST COVERAGE AT WORK, MOVED FROM ANOTHER COUNTY, HAS A BABY ETC) ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN NYSOH AT ANYTIME DURING THE YEAR.

* Provides sexuality and reproduction information, support services, medical services. Services vary by site, but include:Abortion Care. Birth Control. Breast Exams. Colposcopy (offered at some sites). Emergency Contraception. Gender Affirming Hormone Care. Gynecological Care. Health Counseling. HIV Testing, Counseling and Education. HIV Prevention (PrEP). HPV Vaccine. In Control (Rochester). PAP Tests. Pregnancy Testing and Options Counseling.RESTORE Sexual Assault Services. Smoking Cessation. STD Testing and Treatment.