Changes to Medicaid are coming
Stay connected to understand how they may affect you and keep your New York Medicaid and Child Health Plus coverage.
Don’t lose your health coverage. Follow these steps:
Make sure your state’s Medicaid agency has your current contact information. They will tell you if you have to do something new to keep your coverage.
Check your mail for an important status letter from the state. It will include your next steps and any forms you need to fill out. Complete and return any forms you receive right away (if you get one).Don’t delay. Be sure your contact information is current.To verify contact information, select the office where you enrolled, county Medicaid office or NY State of Health.
If you lose or are denied Medicaid or Child Health Plus coverage, you can apply for affordable coverage at New York State of Health. You must apply within 60 days of losing coverage.
Key Resources:
- New York State Medicaid website: New York State of Health
- New York State Medicaid phone number: 1-855-355-5777
- SPHP Financial Assistance: (518) 525-1565 or THNYFinAssist@sphp.com
- Community Health Worker Resource Line: (518) 525-3464
- Enrollment Support in the Community: Healthy Capital District: (518) 462-7040
- Find Enrollment Support in your community: Enrollment Support
- Community Resource Directory: https://communityresources.trinity-health.org
Non-English Information:
- Spanish version (pdf)
- Chinese version (pdf)
- Arabic version (pdf)