Jefferson County Medical Assistance Programs

(Program)

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 to 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

Jefferson County

Contact

NYS Information Helpline for Medicaid & Child Health Plus: 800-541-2831

Business Line: 315-785-3000

Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/ SocialServices/medicaid-managed- care

250 Arsenal Street
Watertown NY 13601

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
July - August: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Staff

Tami Tarwater
IM Supervisor
Tami.Tarwater@dfa.state.ny.us
315-785-3103

Tina Robbins
Director of Financial Programs
Tina.Robbins@dfa.state.ny.us
315-785-3133