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Medicaid for Pregnant Women | NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH)

1. How it Works

This program offers complete pregnancy care and other health services to women and teens who live in New York State and meet income guidelines.

  • Mothers and babies receive health care services for at least one year after birth.
  • If you’re pregnant and uninsured, you may qualify to sign up for an insurance plan through the NY State of Health Marketplace, even if the enrollment period is closed.
  • Free coverage is available regardless of immigration status.
  • Extended access to family planning services is available to women who have Medicaid while pregnant but lose coverage after pregnancy.

2. Determine your eligibility

To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions:

  1. Are you a New York State resident?
  2. Is your income equal to or below these guidelines?
Family size (include unborn children) Yearly income
1 $33,584
2 $45,581
3 $57,579
4 $69,576
5 $81,573
6 $93,571
7 $105,568
8 $117,566
For each additional person, add: $11,997

 

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3. How to Apply

3. How to apply

Here are your options.

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More ways to get help with this program

Visit the website

Visit the New York State Department of Health website.

Call 311

Ask for Medicaid for Pregnant Women.

Call the Hotline

Call the New York State Growing Up Healthy Hotline at 800-522-5006.

You can also call the Human Resources Administration at 718-557-1399.

Last Updated February 12, 2024

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