Provides the opportunity for a county resident to challenge the Department of Social Services decision if the individual has been denied any type of public assistance, assistance has been discontinued or has not received eligibility in a timely manner.

* Offers health insurance plans for children who are not eligible for Medicaid and who have no health insurance. Coverage is offered through managed care organizations throughout the state.

Fidelis Care offers free or low-cost comprehensive health insurance, including Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, Child Health Plus, and products available through NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace. Additionally, Fidelis Care offers Managed Long Term Care products for adults who qualify for nursing home care, but are capable of staying safely in their own homes with the right care and support. Fidelis Care offers a spectrum of health and wellness programs and services, with a special focus on health awareness and prevention.

The CHAMP Helpline is a free and confidential resource for New York State providers and consumers seeking assistance with accessing substance use disorder and/or mental healthcare insurance benefits. Helpline representatives assist callers with a range of issues regarding access to substance use disorder and mental healthcare issues, including helping ensure fair reimbursement of mental healthcare and substance use disorder services and fighting insurance denials of care.

Provides health insurance through Child Health Plus and Healthy New York state plans, as well as the managed health care plan.

Provides help to income eligible individuals and families with acquiring health coverage, including filling out the appropriate paperwork that is needed.

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.

Offers free or very low-cost state sponsored health insurance for children.

An expansion of the Medicaid Program which provides health care for New York State residents. Health care is provided through enrollment into a Managed Care Organization.

Provides applications and assistance for state insurances for uninsured or under insured individuals and families. Also assists with other questions regarding other insurance issues.

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

An expansion of the Medicaid Program which provides health care for New York State residents. Health care is provided through enrollment into a Managed Care Organization.

Assists individuals and families in completing the Access NY Health Care Application for health insurance through Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus or Medicare Part D.

Provides help to income eligible individuals and families with acquiring health coverage, including filling out the appropriate paperwork that is needed.

Provides help to income eligible individuals and families with acquiring health coverage, including filling out the appropriate paperwork that is needed.

An expansion of the Medicaid Program which provides health care for New York State residents. Health care is provided through enrollment into a Managed Care Organization.

Offers insurance enrollment programs and seminars for individuals or families needing medical insurance. These services are available at Nassau University Medical Center and at our Family Health Centers, with convenient day and evening hours. We have organizations available to help you enroll. Contact Healthfirst, one of our partners at 1-888-250-2220 or the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-656-9783 for detailed information.

NY State of Health is an organized marketplace developed by New York State to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Enrollment for 2024 is open, enroll or renew by December 15 for coverage that starts on January 1.

Provides the opportunity for a county resident to challenge the Department of Social Services decision if the individual has been denied any type of public assistance, assistance has been discontinued or has not received eligibility in a timely manner.

Helps New Yorkers resolve health care disputes and to assist in getting the medical care they deserve.

Free or low-cost outpatient health insurance to eligible children, covering: regular medical services check ups immunization shots X-rays prescription drugs basic laboratory tests overnight hospital stays emergency room treatment, only for actual medical emergencies or accidental injuriesChild Health Plus providers in Tompkins and Cortland Counties: Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Central New York, 800-716-4885 Fidelis Care New York, local contact, Kimberly Petrella, 607-348-6469 Total Care, local contact, Georgia Adams, 315-391-5371; 607-252-3312

Provides the connection for low income families with children ages 19 years and younger to access health insurance for their children.

Provides health insurance for children with services including: check ups immunizations prescription drugs eye and dental care emergency careParents choose their child's personal Primary Care Provider (PCP) from a network of physicians.Cost of coverage depends on family size and income; in some cases, coverage is free.July 2017- If a caller enrolling in Fidelis Child Health Plus and receives eligibility after the 15th of the month, they can contact the local Representative to back date the policy start date to the 1st of the following month

If your insurer or HMO denies health care services as not medically necessary, experimental/investigational or out-of-network, you have the right to appeal.