Jefferson County Medical Assistance Programs

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 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

Service Area: Jefferson County

Staff Contact:

NYS Information Helpline for Medicaid & Child Health Plus: 800-541-2831

Business Line: 315-785-3000

Website: https://co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/SocialServices/medicaid-managed-care

Address: 250 Arsenal Street

Watertown NY 13601

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

This program is offered by the following agency:

Jefferson County Department Of Social Services