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* Offers the state managed, federally funded health insurance that covers: Medical care. Nursing home care. Prescription coverage. Other professional services for physical/mental illness.

Assists families with individualized in-home care coordination services for youth ages 5 to 18 years with mental health challenges.

Services include intensive in-home services, crisis response, respite services, family support, information and referral, family peer advocacy, and skill building.

Coordinates individuals plans with the participant, parent-caretaker/ legal guardian, individualized care coordinator, and other supporters identified by the child and family.

* Administers a special Medicaid program that provides coverage for cancer related treatment.

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). There have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

* Administers a special Medicaid program that provides coverage for cancer related treatment.

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!

HIICAP educates the public about Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, EPIC , and other health insurance issues . Assists people with Medicare to access needed health care and apply for programs such as the Medicare Savings Program. Provides information or direction to individuals who may be having problems with their health insurance or simply are in need of a Medicare Part D prescription plan.

Persons with a Medicaid card can call to find out the names of primary care physicians and specialists who accept Medicaid. To Look up Doctors in your area who accept Medicaid & Medicare: nydoctorprofile.com and to Look up Dentists (for Kids & Adults) in your area who accept Medicaid: insurekidsnow.gov

Ensures that all aspects of a youth's care including medical, behavioral health, social services and more are properly coordinated to support the health and wellness goals of the child and the family. Services incorporate comprehensive care management, care coordination and health promotion, through transitional care and individual and family support.

Assists participants of NYS Long Term Care (MLTC) Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) and Long Term Support Services (LISS) in managed care programs. Services include training and education, information and advice to caregivers and advocates, advocacy, and legal representation.

Provides the connection for low income families with children under 19 to access health insurance for their children.

Processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs including Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Family Health Plus (FHP), and Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP), Family Planning Benefits Program (FPBP), Baby/Adult Diaper Assistance, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Also provides transportation for Medicaid recipients requiring Medicaid-covered services.

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.

Provides information for those who qualify for Medical Transportation. Medicaid can pay for transportation to and from emergency medical care and services. Medicaid can also pay for transportation to and from Medicaid billable non-emergency medical care or services for a Medicaid eligible individual or reimburse that individual for the expense related to public transportation or private vehicle use. If your medical condition requires you to travel by taxi, ambulette, or ambulance, effective July 1, 2015 you must contact LogistiCare Solutions, the New York State Department of Health's transportation coordinator, at 1-844-678-1103. If you are hearing impaired (TTY) please call 1-866-288-3133. If you are traveling by private vehicle or public transit, you must contact LogistiCare Solutions at 1-844-678-1103 for prior approval of reimbursement. Call for detailed information.  

Persons with an active case and a medical need and with no means of transportation may get help with transportation to and from health care providers (doctor, clinic, hospital, etc.). Medicaid recipients who provide their own transport, either by private vehicle or temporary transportation, should call for information on reimbursement. Call for more detailed information.

Processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs including Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Family Health Plus (FHP), and Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP), Family Planning Benefits Program (FPBP), Baby/Adult Diaper Assistance, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Also provides transportation for Medicaid recipients requiring Medicaid-covered services.

* Provides breast and cervical cancer screening. Screening mammograms. Pap tests, pelvic exams, clinical breast exams.* Provides colorectal cancer screening.* Provides enrollment for Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program for eligible individuals.

Processes applications for a variety of public health insurance programs, including Medicaid for certified disabled individuals, individuals ages 65 or older, prenatal care services (presumptive eligibility), Medicaid buy-in for Working People with Disabilities, and the Medicare Savings Program. Screens individuals to determine if they need to apply for Medicaid through the NYS Health Benefit Exchange. Processes Medicaid applications for individuals seeking help paying for nursing home or long term home health care services.

Provides environmental modifications for the waiver program

Provides assistance to help low income individuals and families gain access to public health insurance. There are on-site enrollers to provide assistance in determining which public health insurance program they are eligible for, and help to determine the monthly cost, if any, and complete all the necessary paperwork to get enrolled.

Provides transitional supports, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, and child support quality basic education, adequate housing, quality health care and quality child care for temporary assistance and low-income working poor families. Makes medical determinations on claims filed for Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income Disability(SSI) Program. Services are provided through local DSS offices.

Processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs.

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.

Program offers assistance, information, education and referral about benefits, housing, nursing home advocacy and diversion to avoid moving into a nursing home, respite services for care givers, consumer-directed personal services, traumatic brain injury services, and a personal care bank for toiletries and supplies for families in need.