New Yorkers 65 & over, regardless of immigration status, may now qualify for health insurance. A new health coverage option is available for many immigrants aged 65 and older in New York! Undocumented immigrants 65 and older who meet income and other eligibility requirements can now enroll in Medicaid.
Definitions. Parents of Dependent Children: Income limits for 2024 are reported as a percentage of the federal poverty level (FPL). The 2024 FPL for a family of three is $25,820. Other Adults: Eligibility limits for other adults are presented as a percentage of the 2024 FPL for an individual is $15,060.
To qualify for NY Medicaid's Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) Program, which is available via DAB Medicaid, an applicant must require a Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC), and they must need long-term care for more than 120 days.
Proof is required to verify identity, residence, citizenship, disability (if the applicant is under 65 and is claiming to have a disability), marital status, income and resources and, in some cases, other information which may be necessary for an eligibility determination.
Income & Asset Limits for Eligibility 2025 New York Medicaid Long-Term Care Eligibility for Seniors Type of MedicaidSingle Institutional / Nursing Home Medicaid $1,800 / month $32,396 Medicaid Waivers / Home and Community Based Services $1,800 / month†$32,396 Regular Medicaid / Aged Blind and Disabled $1,800 / month‡ $32,3961 more row • 6 days ago
If you are pregnant or applying on behalf of children, a determination should be made within 30 days from the date of your application. If you are applying and have a disability which must be evaluated, it can take up to 90 days to determine if you are eligible.
The DOH-4220 - Access NY Health Care application can be used for all Medicaid benefits -- including for those who want to apply for coverage of Medicaid long-term care -- whether through home care or for those in a nursing home (with the addition of the Supplement A form, described below).