Medicaid is a publicly funded health insurance program available low-income to residents of New York and people who have used up most of their savings and need long-term care. The best way to find out if you are eligible for any aspect of the Medicaid program is to contact your local department of social services. Participation in Medicaid is dependent on your income and savings. Below is the 2007 chart with income and resource requirements for participation in Medicaid:
| 2008 Income & Resource Levels* | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles and Couples without children |
Net Income for Families, Individuals who are Blind, Disabled or Age 65+ |
Resource Level |
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| Annual | Monthly | Annual | Monthly | ||
| 1 | $8,067 | $673 | $8,700 | $725 | $13,050 |
| 2 | $10,070 | $840 | $12,800 | $1,067 | $19,200 |
| 3 | $11,981 | $999 | $14,800 | $1,234 | $22,200 |
| 4 | $13,911 | $1,160 | $16,700 | $1,392 | $25,050 |
| 5 | $15,907 | $1,326 | $18,600 | $1,550 | $27,900 |
| 6 | $17,366 | $1,448 | $20,500 | $1,709 | $30,750 |
| 7 | $18,903 | $1,576 | $22,400 | $1,867 | $33,600 |
| 8 | $20,876 | $1,740 | $24,400 | $2,034 | $36,600 |
| 9 | $22,007 | $1,834 | $26,300 | $2,192 | $39,450 |
| 10 | $23,138 | $1,929 | $28,200 | $2,350 | $42,300 |
| For each additional person, add: | $95 | $1,900 | $159 | $2,850 | |
Even if your income is higher than on this chart, you may still be eligible to particpate in Medicaid or a different program. Contact your local department of social services to determine eligibility.
To learn about other health insurance programs available to New York residents, click here.