NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care Program Joins City and State Agencies to Mobilize Citywide to Spread the Word About Medicaid Expansion for Undocumented Older New Yorkers
In honor of National Public Health Week, City and State agencies led a Citywide Day of Action to encourage undocumented New Yorkers aged 65 and older to enroll in a newly expanded Medicaid-managed care insurance plan. As of
To reach undocumented New Yorkers who may qualify, the NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit and NYC Care staff and their affiliate partners disseminated flyers in multiple languages in neighborhoods across the City with large immigrant populations. Older Adult Centers across the City and other partner locations have also shared information about the expansion with community members. In addition to the on-the-ground outreach, City and State agencies launched a social media campaign to amplify the message.
New Yorkers who may qualify can connect with the Public Engagement Unit's GetCoveredNYC program or go directly to an NYC Health Department Site to enroll. Those already enrolled in the Emergency Medicaid program will be automatically transferred to this expanded coverage and will have an opportunity to choose a new plan. More information can be found at nyc.gov/ExpandedMedicaid.
"The expansion of Medicaid to undocumented New Yorkers aged 65 and older is a pivotal step forward for more equitable public health in our City," said
"Previously, undocumented elderly living in
"Undocumented adults are more likely to work jobs that don't provide health benefits and have historically faced eligibility restrictions for public programs, forcing them to forgo preventive services and screenings, and rely on costly emergency room care as their only option," said
"This expansion of Medicaid eligibility for immigrants in
"As a primary care physician, I am thrilled to support the city-wide effort to inform older New Yorkers of the Medicaid Expansion, connecting them to quality, affordable health insurance. Whether someone is treating a chronic condition or going in for a routine check-up with their primary care provider, they will all benefit from the peace of mind in knowing they now have coverage regardless of income level or immigration status," said
"Healthcare is a human right and in
"There's no better way to honor National Public Health Week than by joining forces with our City and State partners to help connect older undocumented New Yorkers to a more comprehensive Medicaid-managed insurance plan that will ensure they can access the primary and preventive care they need to stay healthy," said
"On this National Public Health Week, I am very proud that our City is hosting a Citywide Medicaid Expansion Day of Action," said
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About NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit:
The NYC Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created to develop a new model for government outreach, using community organizing principles to re-envision how the City provides services to its most vulnerable communities. Rather than expecting constituents to navigate a complex City bureaucracy to get the help they need, PEU adopts grassroots tactics to meet residents where they are - at their doors and on their phones, in their social media feeds, and in their communities. We marry this proactive outreach with comprehensive case management to provide New Yorkers with personalized, passionate care. GetCoveredNYC is a PEU program that provides free assistance for New Yorkers seeking to enroll in health care, regardless of immigration status or income. Our Specialists speak more than 20 languages and conduct outreach to proactively identify uninsured New Yorkers and help them get access to health care and other health-related benefits.
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About NYC Care:
NYC Care is a health care access program that provides comprehensive and low or no-cost healthcare services through
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OCHIA partners with public and private organizations to make health insurance enrollment assistance available on-site at city offices and events in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. OCHIA serves all New Yorkers, with a special focus on persons least likely to have health insurance, including immigrants, freelancers, small business owners and workers, and young adults.
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