Medicaid · New York
How to apply for Medicaid in New York
Apply for Medicaid in New York
Official site · always free to apply
Apply online
on nystateofhealth.ny.gov
Call 855-355-5777- Decision time
- 45 days; 90 days if eligibility is based on disability
- Cost to apply
- Free
Ways to apply
Apply through the official links below.
- Official program pagehealth.ny.gov
- Eligibility ruleshealth.ny.gov
- How to apply (official instructions)health.ny.gov
Phone: 855-355-5777
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