Don’t Lose Your Medicaid Benefits - Act Now
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How Do I Access Free or Low-Cost Medical Care?

Low-Cost Medical Care at Amida Care in NYC

There are numerous low-cost and free services and resources available in New York City for people living with HIV. If you seek medical care and get started on HIV treatment, you can be healthy and get about the business of living your life to the fullest.

Free or Low-Cost Medical Care

Care, treatment, and support services are available to all New Yorkers living with HIV, even if you do not have health insurance or money to pay for needed services. Depending on your age and circumstances, you may qualify for one or more low-cost health insurance options.

According to the New York State Department of Health, the following health insurance options are available if you qualify:

NYS Medicaid is a government insurance program for families and individuals with low income and resources. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident who has lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years. A Medicaid managed care health plan like Amida Care specializes in caring for people with chronic conditions such as HIV. Read more about Amida Care below, and learn more about NYS Medicaid.

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for seniors and for working-age people with disabilities. Learn more about Medicare.

HIV Uninsured Care Programs provide financial assistance for health care services for people living with HIV. They include the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), co-pay assistance, home care and health insurance premium assistance. Learn more about HIV Uninsured Care Programs.

New York State of Health (NY Health Insurance Marketplace): This is the official website of the NY State of Health-The Official Health Plan Marketplace. At this time, health plans cannot deny someone coverage due to a pre-existing condition. Learn more about the New York State of Health (NY Health Insurance Marketplace).

Amida Care is a Special Needs Health Plan (SNP) that provides comprehensive health coverage, at little or no cost, for New Yorkers eligible for Medicaid. Certain conditions must be met. Confidential answers are available at 1-855 GO-AMIDA (1-855-462-6432) (TTY 711). www.AmidaCareNY.org

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