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Income & Asset Limits for Eligibility 2023 New York Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility for SeniorsType of MedicaidSingleIncome LimitAsset LimitInstitutional / Nursing Home Medicaid$1,677 / month*$30,180Medicaid Waivers / Home and Community Based Services$1,677 / month†$30,1801 more row • Jan 19, 2023

Public health insurance plans are free or low-cost. These include Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan. You can enroll in these plans anytime in the year. If you are already enrolled with coverage through December 31, 2022, your coverage will be extended for 12 more months.

Getting Your Medicaid ID Number If you aren't sure what your Medicaid ID number is, you can get this information from Health and Human services either in-person or over the phone by providing them with your identifying information along with a photo ID.

If Medicaid was obtained through NYS of Health, you must contact them at (855) 355-5777 or via their website at nystateofhealth.ny.gov to report your newborn's birth. If Medicaid was obtained through Erie County, you must contact them at (716) 858-6244 to report your newborn's birth.

The HIPP program provides a mechanism to purchase employer-sponsor health insurance coverage for medically expensive Medicaid recipients and their families. The HIPP program also considers the benefit of paying the premium for a family plan to include those in the family who are not eligible for Medicaid.

The NY State of Health is mainly for: People who don't have insurance through a job or Medicare. New Yorkers under 65. New York Small Businesses with 100 or fewer employees.

Enrollment Assistors offer free personalized help. To speak with the Marketplace Customer Service Center call (855) 355-5777 (TTY: 1-800-662-1220)

Call the HRA Medicaid Helpline at 888-692-6116 for more information.