(Medicaid is the New York State health insurance program for people with limited income and assets.) https://nyhealthaccess.org/1/ https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/46/ Because Medicaid is a health insurance program for the poor, one must have income and assets below a certain limit to be eligible. For a single elderly or disabled person in New York State in 2026, the income limit is $1836/mo. of income. (after... Medicaid/Financial Eligibility/Age 65+, Disabled or Blind (Non-MAGI Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:35:32 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/216/ August 5, 2024 - address for main NYC Medicaid Office - called the Brooklyn South Medicaid office - has been changed to 495 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. This is around the corner from the previous address on Atlantic Avenue since 2013 see... Medicaid/Home Care/Applying for Medicaid Home Care Services Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:03:34 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/262/ On July 22, 2026, the NYS Dept. of Health issued guidance that addresses when CDPAP Personal Assistants may work overtime, which is defined as more than 40 hours per week. Under state Labor Law, the PA must receive time-and-a-half for hours worked... Medicaid/Home Care/CDPAP - Consumer Directed Assistance - More info Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:08:35 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/237/ Introduction and Updates Medicaid recipients have the right to request a Fair Hearing to appeal an adverse action. This includes decisions made by a managed care or Managed Long Term Care plan, by the local Dept. of Social Services ("LDSS") or by... Medicaid/Appeals & Hearings Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:58:45 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/257/ For a background document comparing MAGI Medicaid, Non-MAGI Medicaid, and the Medicare Savings Program, click here. For an example MECM notice showing Medicaid and MSP eligibility, click here. For an example MECM notice showing Medicaid and MSP... Medicaid/Applying For and Keeping Medicaid Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:45:05 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/165/ In this Article KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Download Consumer Fact Sheet on Tips for Keeping More Income, including Spousal Impoverishment Protections.: What are Spousal Impoverishment Rules? Which Married couples can Use Spousal... Medicaid/Financial Eligibility/Age 65+, Disabled or Blind (Non-MAGI Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:42:38 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/253/ What is the NY Independent Assessor Program? The Basics In 2020, a NYS law was enacted that required an "independent assessor" to assess the need for and approve personal care, CDPAP, and Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) enrollment. For MLTC,... Medicaid/Home Care/Applying for Medicaid Home Care Services Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:38:50 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/160/ IN THIS ARTICLE * Complaints - Where to File *Law & Regulations & Model Contracts, CMS Special Terms & Conditions 1 - What is Managed Care? 2 - Mandatory Enrollment for Most People with Medicaid - and LOCK-IN 3 - Who is Exempt or... Medicaid/Medicaid Managed Care Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:50:37 -0400