Health Insurance Assistance

The Affordable Dental Care Program makes use of a network of dentists who have agreed to charge the prevailing network fee schedule when a patient presents a Dental Network Identification card. Registration forms, participating dentists, and a list of procedure costs are available on the website or by calling.

The department provides various forms of assistance to citizens of Jefferson County including income support, medical assistance and comprehensive services designed to promote a higher quality of life for children, families and disadvantaged or elderly adults., Adoption, Advocacy, Child Abuse/Neglect, Child Care, Clothing, Delinquency, Emergency Shelter, Employment Counseling, Family Counseling, Financial Assistance, Foster Care, Geriatric Services, Housing/Residential Placement, Individual Counseling, Nutrition/Food, Support Groups, Transportation

Medicare Supplemental insurance, sometimes called Medigap insurance, may be purchased by people who are enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B and who are enrolled in the Original Medicare Plan. The Medigap policy premium is regulated by the NYS Insurance Department. Policies help by paying some of the costs that are not covered by Medicare. Up-to-date Medigap information is available from the Office For The Aging HIICAP.

Income-eligible individuals and families may buy health insurance through the New York State of Health marketplace. People may apply online or by calling the NYS of Health at 1-855-355-5777 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or meet with a navigator. To find a local navigator, check with website or call DSS for assistance.

Caring Voice Coalition Insurance Education and Counseling Program provides specialized insurance assistance and guidance to patients by offering the following services related to health insurance:
Identifying sources of health care coverage
Assisting with enrollment into a plan
Reviewing and explaining benefits
Mediating problems and complaints
Preparing and submitting appeals

Medicaid pays for medical care and services for individuals and families with very limited assets and
income who cannot afford to pay all of their medical bills. It is especially valuable to older people
with serious, recurring health problems because they usually cannot meet all of their medical
expenses from Medicare alone. A person may be eligible for partial assistance or for complete
medical coverage depending upon his/her monthly income and assets. Some Medicaid recipients pay
a co-payment for some services. When seeking services, it is important to find out if the provider
accepts Medicaid payments. If not, you will be responsible for the bill. Medicaid payment is made
directly to the doctor or other health care provider. No money is paid to the client.

New York State Ombudsman Program for people with Medicaid who need long - term care (LTC) services. Can answer questions related to Medicare, Medicaid LTC ( Nursing home, or Home Care) and managed care plan. Can help solve problems with with your managed care plan or providers like doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies. For example, we can help you complain or appeal.

The Health Home program program provides coordinated care and support for people with complex medical or mental health issues on Medicaid. Care Coordinators work with the individual on setting and meeting goals in all aspects of their life: attending medical appointments, doing recommended follow-up, housing, employment goals etc. The plans are individualized to meet the person’s unique needs.