Am I eligible?
Eligibility can be hard to understand, but we’re here to help. There are many categories of eligibility for the different managed care programs we support. Call us at 1-888-809-8009 (TTY 711) or visit a local Community Service Center to get free, in-person help.
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Medicaid |
Child Health Plus (CHPlus) |
Essential Plan |
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Who’s eligible? |
Children, adults and pregnant women who:
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Children under age 19 who:
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Adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who:
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MLTC, MAP and HARP eligibility
Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC and MAP) members
For adults age 18 or older who:
- Live in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens or Staten Island
- Are eligible for Medicaid
- Have a chronic illness or disability that makes you clinically eligible for enrollment, based on an assessment
MLTC and MAP benefits
You get all of your current Medicaid benefits, plus long-term services and supports to help you stay in your home or community.
Health and Recovery Plan (HARP)
For adults age 21 or older who:
- Live in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Nassau, Putnam, Queens, or Staten Island County
- Are enrolled in Medicaid
- Have been diagnosed with serious mental illness or substance use disorder
- Meet criteria and risk factors determined by the state of New York
HARP benefits
You get all of your current Medicaid benefits, plus:
- Help with getting or keeping a job
- Housing help
- Independent living advice