Application Assistance for Medicaid is available to help adults and children who are blind or disabled, anyone over the age of 65, and their families in need of the following Medicaid programs offered through New York State:

• Community Medicaid (including those with excess income and/or resources)
• Medicaid for home care services
• Medicaid for nursing home care or other services in an in-patient setting
• Medicaid for adults and children in need of waiver services (OPWDD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Bridges to Health and other HCBS programs, etc.)
• Medicaid for working people with disabilities who want to buy into the program
• Medicare Savings Program for those with Medicare that need help paying Part A, Part B, and/or prescription drugs
• Medicare enrollment assistance for those also eligible for Medicaid

See our calendar of enrollment sites.

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Three easy steps will assist you with finding out if you, or someone in your family, is eligible for one of these Medicaid Programs.

Step One:

Scroll down to the bottom of this page for a calendar listing of our enrollment sites where you can meet with an Application Assistance Enroller or call 631-656-9783. All of our site locations operate on a first come, first serve basis.

Step Two:

Meet with an Application Assistance Enroller
(This is the person who will assist you in the application process.)

Application assistance is held regularly at various locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. If you are unable to attend, you can send an authorized representative. We also have appointments available on a limited basis at our Hauppauge office. Call 631-435-3000 to check appointment availability.

Step Three:

Collect the necessary documents:

• You will need to show proof of age, identity, home address, and income.
• Depending on the coverage you are seeking, you may be required to provide proof of your resources.

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council Consumer Assistance Calendar