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Benefits in New York

Where to apply and who to call in New York. For services near you, see the New York state page.

Medicaid

Program
New York Medicaid (New York State Department of Health; local Departments of Social Services (HRA in New York City))
In person
People 65 and older or with a disability who need non-MAGI Medicaid usually apply at their local Department of Social Services (HRA in New York City).
If you get SSI
New York is a 1634 state, so people who get SSI are usually enrolled in Medicaid based on the Social Security decision.
If you work
Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD): lets working people with disabilities earn more and keep Medicaid (details not re-read this run).

Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicaid Buy-In also go through this office. How Medicaid works.

Food

Bills and phone

Disability rights agency (free)
Disability Rights New York, (518) 432-7861

Planning forms

Free New York advance directive forms, with instructions: New York forms at CaringInfo. What each form does.

People who help for free

Medicaid details checked October 9, 2026. Disability rights agency from the NDRN member list; forms from CaringInfo. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

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