Medicaid & Related Programs
New York State has a variety of
public health insurance programs for low-income residents, including regular
Medicaid and several specialized Medicaid programs (e.g. Emergency Medicaid,
Medicaid with Spend Down, Medicaid Waiver Programs, Medicaid for Working People
with Disabilities, Medicare Savings Programs). On this page, you will
find articles and resources authored by the Empire Justice Center to help
clients access these Medicaid related programs. You will also find
articles about Family Health Plus, New York’s Medicaid expansion program for
higher income adults, as well as Child Health Plus, New York’s expansion
program for children up to age 19. We also encourage you to visit NYHealthAccess,
a relatively new website co-sponsored by Empire Justice, the Legal Aid Society
of New York City, and Selfhelp, Inc. NYHealthAccess will
provide you with a comprehensive listing of advocacy materials on New York
Medicaid and related programs.
Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order for a State Health Insurance Exchange
Analysis of the Governor’s Executive Order allowing the Health Insurance Exchange to move forward. Read More
Empire Justice Center Statement on the Budget
Empire Justice Center applauds the Governor and the Legislature for achieving a number of very positive things that will provide assistance to struggling New Yorkers. Read More
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Significant Victories in State Budget to Benefit Struggling New Yorkers
After an initial review of the budget agreement struck by the Governor and Legislative leaders this week, the Empire Justice Center declared victory on several important initiatives that will have a positive impact on New Yorkers who are struggling financially. Read More
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Meidicaid Matters Memo in Opposition to Biometric Screening
MMNY submits this memorandum of opposition to A.6555D/S.4384D, which would require Medicaid beneficiaries to present a new identification card and verify their identity with a biometric device in order to access services. Read More
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The Affordable Care Act: Impact on New York State
An overview of the Affordable Care Act's approach to reforming the health care system. Read More
Tool Kit for Community Health Centers- Helping Patients Access Medicaid
This tool kit provides fact sheets and forms on ten different topics related to helping patients access Medicaid coverage or other help with paying for health care services. Read More
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May 2012 Issue of Policy Matters
As the end of New York’s 2012 legislative session approaches, Empire Justice Center advocates are switching into high gear, working hard to advance legislation that benefits lower income New Yorkers and to halt bills that will harm New York consumers, Medicaid recipients and providers. Read about our priorities for the end of the state legislative session. Read More
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Helping Your Patients Access Medicaid
This training is designed for staff at community health centers across New York, but will be useful for staff at any community based organization that helps clients access health care services. Participants will learn about the public health care programs available to clinic patients, and strategies that have proven successful for overcoming common barriers to eligibility - including spend down, spousal refusal and pooled trusts. Read More
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