Processes applications for a variety of public health insurance programs, including Medicaid for certified disabled individuals, individuals ages 65 or older, prenatal care services (presumptive eligibility), Medicaid buy-in for Working People with Disabilities, and the Medicare Savings Program. Screens individuals to determine if they need to apply for Medicaid through the NYS Health Benefit Exchange.
Eligibility: Eligibility based on income and resource standards governing Public Health Insurance Programs
Application Process: Individuals who should apply through the New York State Marketplace: - Adults (not pregnant) ages 19 to 64 years who are not eligible for Medicare - Pregnant women and infants - Children ages 1 to 18 years - Parents and caretaker relatives Individuals who should apply through the Department of Social Services: - Individuals ages 65 years and older, who are not parents or caretaker relatives, when age is a condition of eligibility - Individuals whose eligibility is based on being blind or disabled or who request coverage for community based long term care services (CBLTC) - Medicare Savings Program (MSP) - Medicaid buy-in for Working People with Disabilities enrollees (MBI-WPD) - Residential treatment center/community residences operated by the Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Required Documentation: Varies; call for required documentation
Provide various programs and services to Oneida County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.
800 Park Avenue
Utica NY 13501
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Disabled: Fully Accessible