To be eligible for New York Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of New York, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $19,392 |
2 | $26,228 |
3 | $33,064 |
4 | $39,900 |
5 | $46,737 |
6 | $53,573 |
7 | $60,409 |
8 | $67,245 |
You can apply for Medicaid in any one of the following ways: write, phone, or go to your local department of social services.
You may also apply online at the New York State of Health website.