Public Programs
Medicaid, Including Institutional Care in a Nursing Home (Chronic Care), Medicaid Buy-in for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), Medicaid Excess Income Program, Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
What are Medicaid Programs?
Part A, Part B, and Part D
What is original Medicare?
These programs help people with limited income pay for their Medicare premiums
What are the Medicare Savings Programs - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program and Qualified Individual?
Medicaid process that pays for medical bills three months prior to application date
What is retroactive coverage?
This program helps New Yorkers who are 65 years or older renew Medicaid, enroll in Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs
What is the Facilitated Enrollment for the Aged Blind and Disabled Program?
Undocumented immigrants 65 and over are eligible for this coverage
What is Medicaid and Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition aka as Emergency Medicaid?
3 months before your birthday
1 month of your birthday
3 months after your birthday
What is the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) - the 7 months surrounding month of eligibility (your birthday when you turn 65)
Immigrants in the United States with the knowledge and permission of the USCIS can be Medicaid eligible
What is PRUCOL- permanently residing under the color of law
The income eligibility level for this program is $22,025 per year for adults 65+
What is Medicaid?
QMB and QI
What are Medicare Savings Programs?
Where New Yorkers can go to get medical care on a sliding fee basis
What are H+H facilities and Community Health Centers?
Late enrollment penalty is for a lifetime
What is enrolling late into Medicare Part B?
This program or office connects with public and private partners to provide health insurance workshops and presentations
What is the Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access or New York Health Insurance Link?
Former Foster Care children under 26, Waiver Adults and Children, Medicaid-Medicare Eligible, SSI related (blind or disabled if beneficial) Medically needy
What is Non-MAGI populations? Who are people assisted by HRA?
If you make more than $1,836 per month and need medical care, you may qualify for this program.
What is the Medicaid Spenddown, Medicaid Excess or Medicaid Surplus Program?
Under age 21, age 65 or older, certified blind or certified disabled, parent/caretaker relative of a child under age 21
What are the criteria for the Medicaid Surplus/Excess/Spenddown Program?
People who don’t have to meet the 24-month requirement Medicare requirement
Who are people with people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) ?
Medicaid can pay for medical bills which occurred during this period
What is the retroactive period 3 months prior to applying for Medicaid?
Residency, Identity, Citizenship/Immigration Status (does not apply to undocumented immigrants), Income, Resources, Medicare – proof of application (does not apply to undocumented immigrants)
What are the eligibility criteria for Medicaid Eligibility 65 and Older?
What is the required Documentation for Applying for Medicaid?
Age: Between 16 – 64 years old
Work: Employed and receiving wages/salary
Disability: Certified disabled by the Social Security Administration or NY State
Plus Income and Resources
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What is Medicaid and Medicaid Buy in for Working People with Disabilities?
I am 39 and need health insurance. I have a savings account with $11,922.48, a CD with $5,000, an IRA with $10,500, and a checking account with $1,578. I work at Macy's and use a hearing aid. This program is for me
What is the Medicaid Buy-in Program for Working People with Disabilities?
The Medicare Part B premium for a person retiring this year who has a modified gross income of $175,000 in 2024
What is $527.50 premium per month?
Medicaid with coverage end date July 31, 2026 has a renewal due date of
What is June 10, 2026?
These individuals Medicaid eligibility is determined by the Human Resources Administration
Who are people over 65 years old, living with a disability or visual impairment?
Your Social Security retirement benefit is primarily based on three key factors
What are your lifetime earnings, the length of your work history, and the age you choose to claim your benefits?