Medical Assistance / Medical Services
(Program)
Provides for financial reimbursement of physicians, dentist, inpatient, outpatient, and clinic services, long term care services of nursing facilities, community-based home care services, prescription drugs, and rehabilitative services.
Provides services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing, toileting, and grooming.
Eligibility: Based on income and resource standards governing Public Health Insurance Programs; an application form must be filed to determine eligibility
Application Process: Applicants may fill out the Access NY Health Care application at http://www.health.ny.gov/forms/doh-4220all.pdf and mail or bring the paper application to the Social Services office; To apply through the New York State of Health, call 1-855-355-5777 or go online at http://www.healthbenefitexchange.ny.gov/ Facilitated Enrollers: Fidelis: 1-888-343-3547 United Healthcare: 315-408-6067 Navigators: Health Initiative: 315-261-4760 x222 ACR Health: 315-386-4493 x172 CP of the North Country: 315-386-8191 x1211
Required Documentation: Proof of income required; call for specific documents
Fees: None
St. Lawrence County
Contact
Medicaid Office: 315-379-2119
Personal Care / Medical Eligibility Questions: 315-379-2171
Nursing Home / Financial Eligibility Questions: 315-379-2189
Website: stlawco.org/Departments/ SocialServices
6 Judson Street
Canton NY 13617
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Staff
Mary Bleau
Principal Social Welfare Examiner
315-379-2701
Melinda Fonda
Medical Services Supervisor
315-379-2448
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible