The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council’s Community Health Advocates help people get, keep, and use health insurance.
Do you have insurance now, but still have questions and need help? Or, are you not eligible for insurance now and need access to healthcare? Our Community Health Advocates can help you understand, utilize, and navigate your health insurance.
Community Health Advocates is a program of the Community Service Society of New York (CSS)
We can help you:
- Access care
- Switch primary care providers
- Find specialists
- Understand how your insurance works – copays, deductibles, preauthorization
- Understand your explanation of benefits
- Resolve billing issues
- Understand your rights and responsibilities
- Explain how to appeal service denials
More resources
- List of Community Health Centers
- List of Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
- Call 631.435.3000 for further assistance
Contact us
Inquire here to learn more about our programs and services.
Calendar of enrollment events
Join us at an enrollment event in a community near you. No appointment necessary, as our sites operate on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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