ATTENTION: If you have a change in address or are planning to have a change in address, please contact us at (315)-435-2928.
MEDICAID
COMMUNITY SECTION
(PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS)
Onondaga County Office Building 7th Floor
600 South State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Hours: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Monday through Friday
Telephone: (315) 435-2928 Fax: (315) 435-3938
The Medicaid Community Unit processes applications for a variety
of public health insurance programs including Medicaid, Prenatal care services (Presumptive Eligibility), Family Planning Benefit
Program and the Medicare Savings Program.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Financial eligibility is determined based on the income and resource standards
governing the Public Health Insurance Programs. A Supplemental Security Income
recipient is granted Medicaid based on his/her certification for SSI benefits. A
separate application for Medicaid is not needed for SSI recipients.
Persons eligible for Medicaid may be required to enroll in a
managed care plan. Managed Care information and options will be provided upon application.
You can obtain more information online at www.mybenefits.ny.gov.
For Important Information Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic, Please Visit Our FAQ's Page or Use the Links Below:
COVID FAQ-Medicaid
Medicaid Telehealth FAQ
PREGNANT WOMEN MAY APPLY FOR PRENATAL CARE SERVICES (PE) AT THE FOLLOWING SITES:
- Family Planning (315) 435-3295
- Planned Parenthood (315) 475-5540
- St. Joseph's Maternal Child Health Center/St. Joseph's family medicine (315) 448-6146
- Syracuse Community Health Center (315) 476-7921 ext 2327
- UHCC/Womens Health Care Services (315) 464-5210
APPLICATIONS FOR THE MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (315) 435-2928
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS APPLY WITH THEIR LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (LDSS) BY CALLING (315)-435-2928
- Individuals age 65 and older, who are not parents or caretaker relatives, when age is a condition of eligibility
- Individuals whose eligibility is based on being blind or disabled or who request coverage for community based long term care services (CBLTC)
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Medicaid buy-in for Working People with Disabilities enrollees (MBI-WPD)
- Residential treatment center/community residences operated by the Office of Mental Health (OMH)
- Presumptive Eligibility (PE) for pregnant women apply with provider, processed by the LDSS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
WITH THE APPLICATION THE FOLLOWING
DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PRESENTED:
Birth
Certificates for all persons who are applying
Social Security Card for all who are applying
Proof of citizenship status
Veteran Discharge papers (if applicable)
Verification of ALL income, including but not limited to: wages,
Social Security, pensions, veteran’s benefits and interest
or dividends
Depending on your circumstances you may be asked to verify ALL your resources, including but not limited to: bank accounts, trust
funds, insurance, CDs, burial accounts, burial spaces, vehicles and
property.
Medicare and other health insurance cards and verification of premium
cost
RENEWAL OF ELIGIBILITY & REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
If you are found eligible for ongoing Medicaid or another Public
Health Insurance Program you will be required to re-establish your
eligibility at regular intervals as determined by the New York
State Social Welfare law. This is called a “Renewal”.
You will receive notification of your renewal and a renewal form
by mail. It must be retuned by the date in the notice for your
benefits to continue. You will need to send in verifying documentation such as:
Verification of ALL income, including but not limited to wages, Social Security, pensions, veteran’s benefits and interest or dividends
Depending on your circumstances you may be asked to verify ALL your resources, including but not limited to bank accounts, trust funds, insurance, CDs, burial accounts, burial spaces, vehicles, and property.
Medicare and other health insurance cards and verification of premium cost
If you have any questions, you may contact the Medicaid Community
Unit at
(315) 435-2928.
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