Enrollment for state public health insurance: Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan and other plans.
NY residents; eligibility varies by program.
Helpline or online
Last checked by Second Start on September 19, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
Offers free one-on-one help finding and using health insurance and care, including resolving medical billing and debt problems, disputing coverage denials, accessing hospital and prescription financial assistance programs, and understanding health insurance tax credit forms.
Helps New Yorkers and people traveling to New York State access abortion care through financial assistance, case management, and referrals to legal, counseling, and community resources. A volunteer case manager returns calls or emails within 48 hours, and information is kept confidential.
Helps income-eligible New Yorkers age 65 and over supplement out-of-pocket costs for their Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
Connects soon-to-be-released and formerly incarcerated individuals to medical, mental health, and case management services, including substance use programs, plus vocational training, help obtaining entitlements, and referrals to long-term housing placement.
