Medicaid Managed Care

How do I know if I can sign up my child for a Medicaid Managed Care health insurance program?

To sign up for a Medicaid Managed Care program, you may already get these types of help from New York State:

• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
• Health coverage from Medicaid ONLY (MA-ADC)
• Extra income from Safety Net Assistance (SNA) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

You must also live in the Healthfirst service area:

• New York City (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens or Staten Island) or Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties)

What will my child get from Healthfirst’s Medicaid Managed Care program?

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Regular doctor visits, such as a yearly physical, to make sure your child stays healthy.
• Health screenings, such as blood tests or x-rays, to catch health problems at early stages so they are easier to treat.
• Hospital services – both inpatient and outpatient.
• Complete medical care for infants and children including baby and toddler shots (immunizations/vaccines) and regular pediatrician visits.
• Dental, vision, and hearing care.

> Download the full benefits for this program

If you have Medicaid, you may have to join a Medicaid Managed Care Program. You will receive a notification from New York Medicaid CHOICE. If you don’t choose a health plan, one may be chosen for you. Don’t let others make your choice. Choose Healthfirst. Learn more about the Medicaid Managed Care Program.

> How much does Medicaid Managed Care cost per month?
> Full benefits for the Medicaid Managed Care program
> Important forms and information

I have questions. I’m not sure if I can get Medicaid Managed Care.
We’re here to help! If you do not qualify for Medicaid Managed Care, you may be able to get Child Health Plus or another Healthfirst health insurance program. Contact a Healthfirst representative to ask questions and pick the best health program for you or your child.