Jefferson County Medical Assistance Programs

(Program)

Processes applications for Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care.

Eligibility: Eligibility based on income and resource standards governing Public Health Insurance Programs

Application Process: Individuals who should apply through the New York State Marketplace: - Adults (not pregnant) ages 19 to 64 years who are not eligible for Medicare - Pregnant women and infants - Children ages 1 to 18 years - Parents and caretaker relatives Individuals who should to apply through the Department of Social Services: - Individuals ages 65 years 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)

Required Documentation: Varies; call for required documentation

Jefferson County

Map and Directions

Jefferson County Department of Social Services
(Agency)

250 Arsenal Street
Watertown NY 13601

Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/ SocialServices

Hours: Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM July - August: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible