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Learn the basics (5)
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Applying for Public Assistance
This article presents the steps of applying for public assistance, including what to do if your application is denied. Content Detail
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Immigrants’ rights to public benefits
This fact sheet has answers to questions you may have about getting public benefits. Content Detail
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Protecting your benefits
Learn how you can prevent problems that could arise with your public assistance by reading this article. Content Detail
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What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that provides Health Insurance to low income individuals in New York State. Read this article to find out who is eligible, how to apply, and what benefits are included. Content Detail
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Your Right to Assistance in Your Language: Basic Information about Federal Language Access Rights
Under U.S. law, if you are seeking services from a government agency or an organization funded by the U.S. government, you must be provided with assistance in your language. Read More
Forms and tools (2)
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ACCESS NYC
ACCESS NYC is a free service that can help you find out if you are eligible for over 30 benefit programs. Read More
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myBenefits!
The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere. Content Detail
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I am an immigrant (2)
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Health Coverage Crosswalk: Eligibility by Immigration Status
Explains the types of health coverage immigrants -- including undocumented immigrants -- can obtain. Content Detail
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Immigrants: your health insurance options
Immigrants in New York have more health insurance options than in many other states. Applying for health insurance won't affect your immigration status or application for status. Your immigration status won't be shared with federal immigration authorities. Content Detail
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Fair hearings (2)
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Denials / Appeals Process
If you are denied emergency assistance, on-going benefits or special grants you can appeal the denial if you believe it was wrong. You appeal the denial by requesting a Fair Hearing. Content Detail
Child Health Plus (1)
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Child Health Plus
This resource answers frequently asked questions about Child Health Plus and how to apply. Content Detail
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Filing a discrimination/harassment complaint (1)
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How to file a discrimination complaint with the Office For Civil Rights
If you have experienced discrimination, you can file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This page on the HHS website explains how to file your complaint. Content Detail
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I want to apply for public assistance (1)
Medicaid general Information (5)
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List of Pooled Trusts in NYS
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This is a contact list of non-profit organizations that have pooled trusts. Content Detail
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Medicaid
Go to the NY State Department of Health for information about Medicaid including the most current income and financial resource eligibility levels, how to apply, and how to request a fair hearing. Content Detail
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Medicaid Spend-down: NYC Medicaid Now Accepts FAXED Medical Bills
Form and instructions for faxing in medical bills to meet the monthly "spend-down." Content Detail
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Step-by-step guide to enrolling in the NYSARC Pooled SNT for Medicaid spend-down
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This explains how to enroll in a pooled trust. Content Detail
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Where to Apply for Medicaid in NYC (When Not Seeking Medicaid Home Attendant Services)
The NYC Medicaid Offices that process applications for Medicaid for all people except those who want home attendant services. Content Detail
Medicaid eligibility (5)
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Fact Sheet Explaining Basic Rules on NYS Financial Medicaid Eligibility for People who are Disabled, Aged 65+, or Blind
Explains how people age 65+, disabled, and blind can qualify for Medicaid with income above the Medicaid limit through the "spend-down"program, and explains the rules about which bank accounts, IRAs, and other savings count. Also explains how to apply for Medicaid personal care/home attendant services. Content Detail
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How to use funeral planning to become eligible for Medicaid
How pre-paying for your funeral or for the funeral of immediate family can help you "spend down" your savings to qualify for Medicaid. This is for people age 65+ and people with disabilities. Content Detail
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Medicaid Excess Income ("Spenddown" or "Surplus Income") Program
Go to the New York State Department of Health website for information on qualifying for Medicaid when your income exceeds the regular Medicaid limits. Content Detail
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Medicaid Spend-down: NYC Medicaid Now Accepts FAXED Medical Bills
Form and instructions for faxing in medical bills to meet the monthly "spend-down." Content Detail
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Medicaid with a Spend-Down
Individuals who are over the age of 65, or certified disabled may be "over-income" for traditional Medicaid, can pay a "spend-down" in order to qualify for Medicaid on an ongoing basis. In this article, learn how the monthly spend-down requirement is determined and methods of payment. This coverage can be retroactive for up to 3 months prior to the date of the application. Content Detail
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Medicaid home care and nursing home care (6)
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services in New York City
Read about the new procedures for applying for Medicaid home care in New York City, for most adults over age 21 who have Medicare and are applying for home care. People under age 21 and those without Medicare still use the old procedures of applying for home care, which are also explained in this article. Content Detail
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services Outside New York City
Explanation of process of applying for Medicaid personal care services, with a guide to filling out the physician's form needed to apply. Download form for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Content Detail
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Medicaid Reimbuirsement of Home Care Expenses
How to apply for reimbursement when you or your family paid out of pocket for home care before you applied for home care, or while your application was being processed. Content Detail
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New York State Medicaid Law for People Needing Nursing Home Care
Information on Transfer of Asset rules for Medicaid, which can delay coverage by Medicaid for nursing home care. For Medicaid services received while living in the community, there are no transfer of asset penalties. Content Detail
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Nursing Home Medicaid Coverage - Basic Financial Eligibility Rules about Income, Resources, and Spousal Protections
Rules about Financial Eligibility for Medicaid to pay for Nursing Home Care in NYS -- what income must be used to pay for care, what happens to your home, etc. Content Detail
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Tools for Selecting a Managed Long Term Care Plan
How to decide which managed long term care plan is best for you, now that enrollment in these plans is mandatory for most adults in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, who are over age 21 who have Medicare and need long-term care. Adults in other counties will gradually be required to enroll in these plans in 2013 and 2014. Content Detail
Other Medicaid programs (5)
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How to Navigate the Medicaid Buy-In Application Process
Tips for navigating the Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, which allows people under age 65 who have a disability to receive Medicaid despite having higher income. Content Detail
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Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about the Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, which allows people under age 65 who have a disability to receive Medicaid despite having higher income. Content Detail
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Medicaid Buy-in Program for People with Disabilities
The Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (a/k/a MBI-WPD or Medicaid Buy-In) allows people age 16-65 who are working to receive full Medicaid despite gross income that may be as high as $55,188 for an individual and $73,884 for a couple (2009 limits). Content Detail
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Medicaid Programs for Pregnant Women
Learn about the various Medicaid programs for pregnant women in NYS, including the Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP), which gives Medicaid coverage to pregnant women with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, and Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternal Services (MOMS) Program. Content Detail
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Medicaid & Work: Keeping Your Medicaid While You Work
Explains programs that encourage people with disabilities to work by allowing them to keep Medicaid even though they are now earning income. Content Detail
Medicaid managed care (4)
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Basic Facts about Medicaid Managed Care
This is a PDF with information about Medicaid Managed Care. Medicaid Managed Care laws were updated in 2016 and again in 2018. Content Detail
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HIV Special Needs Plans (SNP)
Follow this link to a webpage that describes a type of Medicaid Managed Care program that people with HIV/AIDS may voluntarily join, what services are covered and how care is accessed. Content Detail
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How Do I Pick a New Medicaid Managed Care Plan?
Information on what to think about and what questions to ask when choosing a new medicaid managed care plan. Content Detail
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Tools for Selecting a Managed Long Term Care Plan
How to decide which managed long term care plan is best for you, now that enrollment in these plans is mandatory for most adults in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, who are over age 21 who have Medicare and need long-term care. Adults in other counties will gradually be required to enroll in these plans in 2013 and 2014. Content Detail
Nursing homes and long-term care (1)
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Nursing Home Medicaid Coverage - Basic Financial Eligibility Rules about Income, Resources, and Spousal Protections
Rules about Financial Eligibility for Medicaid to pay for Nursing Home Care in NYS -- what income must be used to pay for care, what happens to your home, etc. Content Detail
I need an interpreter (4)
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Do you have trouble speaking and understanding English?
If you have trouble speaking and understanding English, know your rights! Read More
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Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more. Content Detail
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Getting help in your language: language access rights at legal aid offices
Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More
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If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance
Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them. Content Detail
