View Search Results

Assesses needs and makes emergency benefits available to individuals meeting EAA criteria.

All Temporary Assistance, Medicaid-only and SSI-Medicaid clients, may choose from five managed care plans to receive the complete menu of Medicaid Benefits. There are no costs, no caps, and no co-payments. Each member has his/her own physician or pediatrician-OB/GYN, who will coordinate all their health needs. Call New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 to receive a packet of informative brochures on each plan and an enrollment form.

Provides assessment, authorization, management, monitoring and determination of eligibility of Medicaid payment for home care services or nursing home placement. Works with providers that accept Medicaid and ensure that Medicaid patients receive services.

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.

Links individuals to a wide array of long-term supports and services to help them live independently. Specialists provide information on public benefits, home care, accessible transportation, assistive equipment and technology, caregiver supports, home-delivered meal programs, health insurance, respite and more.

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.

Helps individuals apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and HEAP. Also provides information on DSS programs. Walk-in welcome.

Provides Adult Day Habilitation to developmentally disabled individuals ages 21 and over who reside in Suffolk/Eastern Nassau with their families, or in agency-operated group homes.

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.

Oversees the delivery of temporary and transition assistance, disability assistance, and the collection of child support. Contact the local Department of Social Services for temporary and transition assistance, and the local Social Security Administration office for disability assistance. Provides an online prescreening tool for temporary assistance, food stamps, health insurance, tax credits and other programs that help individuals make ends meet. Tool can be used to apply for food stamps.

All Temporary Assistance, Medicaid-only and SSI-Medicaid clients, may choose from five managed care plans to receive the complete menu of Medicaid Benefits. There are no costs, no caps, and no co-payments. Each member has his/her own physician or pediatrician-OB/GYN, who will coordinate all their health needs. Call New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 to receive a packet of informative brochures on each plan and an enrollment form.

Personalized guidance to navigate life’s challenges. Provide resources tailored to your needs, whether you’re facing financial difficulties, housing concerns, or other personal obstacles.

Provides Medicaid transportation management. Arranges all non-emergency transportation for eligible Medicaid recipients traveling to Medicaid-covered services.

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.

Offers Nassau and Suffolk County residents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families the ability to select services and providers that are most suited to their needs. Offers self-directed community habilitation, respite and SEMPT (supported employment). Assisted by a Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker, individuals and family members learn how to implement HCBS (Home & Community Based) waiver services establish a habilitation plan, assess needs, and budget allocated Medicaid funds.

Provides adult residential services to developmentally disabled individuals, ages 21 and over who exhibit challenging behaviors. These homes are located at multiple locations in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

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 a number of educational programs on nutrition for every age group along with programs that focus on family relations, child development, and parenting. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Eat Smart New York! programs attempt to help individuals and families with limited resources develop improved diets.

Educates SSI and SSDI beneficiaries and their families about federal, state, and local work incentives and benefits.

Provides disabled Medicaid recipients with home care services with the goal of keeping consumers from needing to enter residential facilities. Assists Medicaid recipients to hire, train and fire their own personal care attendants with on-going program support. Services include meal preparation, laundry, light cleaning and errands. It does not allow for just supervision of the client.

Provides Adult Day Habilitation to developmentally disabled individuals ages 21 and over who reside in Suffolk/Eastern Nassau with their families, or in agency-operated group homes.

Provides comprehensive, integrated, behavioral, mental, and physical health case management services to children and adults to ensure access to appropriate services, improved health outcomes and to help prevent hospitalizations. Services are provided in the home and community.

Provides assessment, authorization, management, monitoring and determination of eligibility of Medicaid payment for home care services or nursing home placement. Works with providers that accept Medicaid and ensure that Medicaid patients receive services.

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

Medicaid can pay for approved licensed personal care and home health care services for people financially eligible for Medicaid. To have this service approved requires a nursing assessment. Call for detailed information.