Provides information, education, and counseling about Medicare and other health insurances for those who are enrolled or soon to be eligible for Medicare.

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.

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 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).

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.

Administers Social Security Trust Fund to provide retirement, disability or death benefits to insured workers or their dependents/survivors medicare for aged 65 and over Supplemental Security Income(SSI) for the needy over 65, blind or disabled. Website includes information on employment for people with disabilities and for employers seeking to hire the disabled.

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.

Health insurance information for individuals, families, self-employed, and businesses of all sizes.

Helps individuals and families apply and obtain health insurance, based on eligibility.

This service provides information and assistance for seniors regarding health insurance (Medicaid, private insurance, epic, long term, etc) including prescription discount programs, by filling out applications, answering questions, explaining the process and more.

* Helps coordinate referrals to specialty care providers.

* Offers limited Case Management.

* Offers assistance in accessing health insurance, such as Child Health Plus and Medicaid.

* Provides information and referrals to appropriate programs.

* Provides sexuality and reproduction information, support services, medical services. Services vary by site, but include: Annual Preventative Visits (Pap). Birth Control. Breast Exams. Colposcopy (offered at some sites). Condoms (free). Emergency Contraception. Gender Affirming Hormone Care. HIV Testing, Counseling and Education. HPV Vaccine. Insurance Enrollment. Language Services (available at every site). Medication and In-Clinic Abortion. Pregnancy Testing and Options Counseling. PrEP. Smoking Cessation. STD Testing and Treatment. Telemedicine (offered at some sites). Urgent Visits (UTI, Yeast Infections).

Provides information, education, and counseling for individuals with questions regarding medical bills, Medicare, Medicare Advantage programs (managed care), Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medigap, and other health and long term care insurance.

Assists elderly to remain in their homes and to participate in family and community life as long as possible.

Assists with accessing health and non-health care services. Helps with obtaining insurance, educational resources, and social program assistance.

* Provides health services at no cost, including: Physical exam (fulfillment of employment/ work/ school and PPD placement for TB testing). Acute care visits. Health education and preventative medicine. Referrals to primary care physicians and free cancer screenings. Flu shot available during flu season. To take home: Pregnancy tests, condoms and contraceptive information (do not offer pregnancy related care. Connection to Rochester area resources and smoking cessation services.

* Helps individuals better understand Medicare and private insurance plans, help process claims, advocate on behalf of the individual when necessary and make referrals to support agencies.

Helpline dedicated to answer questions about policies, help plan for the financing of their long-term care as well as other long-term care insurance policies available in New York state.

Provides assistance with finding and enrolling in a health plan that fits the client's budget and healthcare needs for anyone in the community.

Provides assistance to families, individuals, and businesses with information and assistance applying for health insurance (Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Marketplace Qualified Health Plans) through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Up-to-date information for individuals, families and small businesses about enrolling in and purchasing health insurance. applications accepted during annual open enrollment period individuals/families losing health insurance because of job loss or other "qualifying" events can enroll year round Checks eligibility for health care such as the Essential Plan, Medicaid and Child Health Plus, and enrolls consumers who are eligible Applications for the Essential Plan, Medicaid and Child Health Plus are accepted throughout the year

* Assists individuals, families, and small businesses to enroll in the NY State Health Insurance Marketplace.

Provides counselors to discuss information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Managed Care, Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance.

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.