Glossary - NY Health Access

Glossary

HHC
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - The public hospital system in New York City. HHC serves New Yorkers regardless of immigration status or ability to pay, so it is a good option for many uninsured people. "HHC provides medical, mental health and substance abuse services through its 11 acute care hospitals, four skilled nursing facilities, six large diagnostic and treatment centers and more than 80 community based clinics. HHC Health and Home Care also provides health services at home for New Yorkers." See HHC website.
HRA
New York City Human Resources Administration - This is the City agency that administers the Medical Assistance Program (aka "Medicaid"), as well as Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, HEAP, and other benefit programs. Many of these benefits are administered through the Departments of Social Services (DSS) in each county of New York State. HRA is the DSS for New York City. See HRA website.