Medical Assistance / Medical Services

(Program)

Processes applications for public health insurance options including Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, advanced premium tax credits, and cost sharing reductions.

Provides for financial reimbursement of physicians, dentist, inpatient, outpatient, and clinic services, long term care services of nursing facilities, community-based home care services, prescription drugs, and rehabilitative services.

Provides services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing, toileting, and grooming.

Eligibility: Based on income and resource standards governing Public Health Insurance Programs; an application form must be filed to determine eligibility

Application Process: Applicants may fill out the Access NY Health Care application at http://www.health.ny.gov/forms/doh-4220all.pdf and mail or bring the paper application to the Social Services office; To apply through the New York State of Health, call 1-855-355-5777 or go online at http://www.healthbenefitexchange.ny.gov/ Facilitated Enrollers: Fidelis: 1-888-343-3547 United Healthcare: 315-408-6067 Navigators: Health Initiative: 315-261-4760 x222 ACR Health: 315-386-4493 x172 CP of the North Country: 315-386-8191 x1211

Required Documentation: Proof of income required; call for specific documents

Fees: None

St. Lawrence County

Map and Directions

St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
(Agency)

6 Judson Street
Canton NY 13617

Website: stlawco.org/Departments/ SocialServices

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible