If you have Medicaid, you can get paid care from someone you know and trust.
You may now be eligible for Medicaid!
Improvements to Medicaid for 2023
New Income Eligibility Limits for 2023
Who qualifies for Medicaid?
Local District of Social Services
If you receive Medicaid through the Local District of Social Services (or New York City Human Resources Administration, in New York City):
Individuals can earn up to
$1,677 per month*
Couples can earn up to
$2,268 per month*
To learn more about income thresholds,
Marketplace
If you receive Medicaid assistance through the Marketplace program:
Individuals can earn up to
$2,127 per month*
Couples can earn up to
$2,874 per month*
To learn more about income thresholds,
Marketplace for Children
If you receive Medicaid assistance through the Marketplace for children:
Family of two can earn up to
$6,574 per month*
Family of four can earn up to
$10,000 per month*
To learn more about income thresholds,
(*) Higher income can still enroll onto NY Medicaid with a spend-down or Pooled Income Trust.
Who is eligible for New York’s Medicaid?
To be eligible for Medicaid in New York, you must be:
A resident of New York State
Earning a low income
Pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities may qualify for Medicaid at higher income levels.
I’m not sure I have Medicaid
Yes, I have Medicaid
How do I apply for Medicaid?
NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace
Visit NY State of Health’s website here.
Managed Care Organization (MCO)
This is a health insurance plan or health care system that coordinates the health care of its members.
Find local MCO resources here.
Your Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) office
Find the number of your local office here.
