Medicaid

Get free health insurance through Medicaid. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital stays, mental health care, vision and dental, prescriptions, and more. Important details • No monthly premium • Some services have a small copay, but you'll never pay more than $200 total • You may be able to get coverage for unpaid medical bills from the past 90 days ask when you apply • You'll need proof of citizenship or immigration status to apply • You can enroll in Medicaid at any time during the year through NY State of Health What you may need You'll need to show proof of: • Identity and date of birth (a passport, driver's license, or birth certificate) • U.S. citizenship or immigration status • Your current home address (a lease, utility bills, or a government ID card with address) • Your income for the past four weeks (paystubs, signed and dated letter from your employer, benefits letters) You may also need to provide: • Proof of resources such as bank statements (required if you're 65 or older or have a disability) • Current health insurance information, if you have it • Medical bills from the past three months, if you're applying for retroactive coverage How to get help GetCoveredNYC the NYC's free health insurance enrollment service connects you with a specialist who can help you sign up in your preferred language.