Medical Assistance / Medical Services
Medical Assistance / Medical Services
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.
Program Information
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
Service Area: St. Lawrence County
Staff Contact:
Principal Social Welfare Examiner
315-379-2385
Melinda Fonda
Medical Services Supervisor
315-379-2448
Contact Info
Medicaid Office: 315-379-2119
Personal Care / Medical Eligibility Questions: 315-379-2171
Nursing Home / Financial Eligibility Questions: 315-379-2189
Website: https://stlawco.gov/Departments/SocialServices
Address: 6 Judson Street
Canton NY 13617
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Accessibility: Fully Accessible
Resources
This program is offered by the following agency: