The Essential Plan Cooling Program - New York State - Health Department
Provides eligible Essential Plan members with a free air conditioner on a first come, first serve basis until August 31st, 2025 or until funds run out.
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211 Western New York
Physical Address
New York State Department of Health, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm; Saturday 9am-1pm.
Application process
Complete online application.
Fee
Free.
Eligibility
- Be enrolled in NY State of Health’s Essential Plan for health insurance. Individuals are eligible for the Essential Plan if they are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicaid Managed Care. - Have persistent asthma. This means you experience asthma symptoms including: shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing attacks, chest tightness, or chest pain much of the time. You may also have persistent asthma if you need a daily medication for asthma. - Have not already gotten more than one cooling unit for your household in the last five years through the Essential Plan Cooling Program or Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Program. - Ask for the air conditioner to be set up at the address NY State of Health has on file Service Area: NY State
Service area
Genesee County, NY
Niagara County, NY
Cattaraugus County, NY
Erie County, NY
Wyoming County, NY
Orleans County, NY
Chautauqua County, NY
Agency info
New York State - Health Department