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Affordable Health Care

The Essential Plan

 

The Essential Plan is a new health insurance program for New Yorkers. Working people with lower incomes who do not qualify for Medicaid can receive health insurance through the Essential Plan.

 

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or meet immigration status requirements. Also, be an adult who is 19–64 years of age. They should meet certain income requirements based on the size of your family.
  • View income levels for the Essential Plan at nyc.gov/assets/ochia/downloads/pdf/essential-plan-income-chart.pdf.
  • You will either pay no premium or $20/month and you will not have to meet an annual deductible.
  • Get hospital care, prescription drugs, and doctor visits as a minimum.
  • Enrollment is open all year. Call 1-855-355-5777 or TTY: 1-800-662-1220 to sign up.

 
Likewise, you can get free dental and vision care or pay for these benefits, depending on your income. Find more information about the Essential Plan at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/essentialplan.
 
Updated on February 27, 2024
 


The Institute for Family Health (East Harlem)

 

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www.institute.org
1824 Madison Avenue (at 119th Street), New York, NY 10035
(212) 423-4400
 
 
 
The Institute
offers high-quality, low-cost health care for all. In all their 31 practices, patients are not turned away if they are not able to pay. The Institute for Family Health has primary care, mental health, dental care, social work and many other services to patients of all ages.  Find the nearest location here.

 

El Instituto Para La Salud de la Familia brinda atención médica y a bajo costo para todos. Todos los pacientes son aceptados en las 31 ubicaciones del instituto. Encuentra servicios de salud primaria, mental, dental, trabajo social y otros para todas las edades aquí.

 
Updated on December 7, 2020
 


East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership

 
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17 East 102nd Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10029
(877) 372 -4161
ehhop.clinic@icahn.mssm.edu
 
The East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership (EHHOP) is the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s student-run, physician-supervised free clinic. EHHOP provides primary care to uninsured adults in East Harlem. Services are confidential and are provided at no cost.
 
Eligibility
To be an EHHOP patient you must:
– Live in East Harlem in the ZIP Codes 10029, 10035, 10128 at or above 86th St.
– Be 21 years old or older.
– Not have insurance and not qualify for insurance/Medicaid.
 
Services
Primary Care, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Care Coordination, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Podiatry, and Social Work.
 
Schedule
Saturdays, 9 am – 12 pm.
Every Week: Medical Clinic, Mental Health Clinic, Nursing Care, Access to Care Team (ACT), and Social Work.
Twice per month: Women’s Health Clinic, Ophthalmology Clinic.
Once per month: Cardiology and Podiatry Clinics.
 
Scheduling an appointment: Please leave a message at the EHHOP Clinic main number at (877)-372-4161 with your name and phone number and a clinic team member will get back to you.
 


La Asociación de Difusión de Salud de East Harlem (EHHOP) es una clínica gratuita supervisada por médicos y dirigida por estudiantes de la Escuela de Medicina de Icahn en Mount Sinai. EHHOP brinda atención primaria a adultos sin seguro en East Harlem. Los servicios son confidenciales y se brindan sin costo alguno.
 
Elegibilidad
Para ser un paciente de EHHOP debes:
– Vivir en East Harlem en los códigos postales 10029, 10035, 10128 en 86th St. o más arriba
– Tener 21 años de edad o más.
– No tener seguro y no calificar para seguro/Medicaid.
 
Servicios
Atención Primaria, salud de la mujer, salud mental, coordinación de atención, oftalmología, cardiología, podología y trabajo Social.
 
Programación
Sábados de 9 am – 12 pm.
Todas las semanas: Clínica médica, clínica de salud mental, atención de enfermería, equipo de coordinación para atención médica (ACT) y trabajo social.
Dos veces al mes: Clínica de Salud de la Mujer, Clínica de Oftalmología.
Una vez al mes: Clínicas de Cardiología y Podología.
 
Agendando una cita: Deja un mensaje en el número principal de la Clínica EHHOP (877)-372-4161 con tu nombre y número de teléfono, y un miembro del equipo de la clínica se comunicará de vuelta.

 
Updated on January 16, 2021
 


Federally Qualified Health Centers

 
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What is an FQHC?
 
FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) are in most cities and many rural areas. They will help you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income.
 
FQHCs are open to all, regardless of their ability to pay. FQHCs use a sliding fee scale with discounts based on patients’ family size and income.
 
Locate a Federally Qualified Health Center with this health center locator tool where you can search for a health center by address, state, or county. The locator tool is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Updated on September 1, 2020
 


Medicaid for Pregnancy

 

People who are pregnant can get free Medicaid care through the New York State Department of Health.

 

  • If you’re pregnant and uninsured, you may qualify. How much you earn will determine if you qualify. Call the Growing Up Healthy Hotline at 800-522-5006 for information to see if you qualify.
  • Coverage is available regardless of immigration status.
  • To sign up, go to the NY State of Health Marketplace at nystateofhealth.ny.gov even if the enrollment period has closed.
  • Call 311 for assistance with your application.
  • Your baby will receive health care for at least one year after its birth.

 
To learn more about Medicaid for Pregnant Women go to access.nyc.gov/programs/medicaid-for-pregnant-women.
 
Updated on February 26, 2024
 


The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

 
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1901 First Avenue (at 97th Street), New York, NY 10029
(212) 423-7292

 
The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is designed to focus on the health needs and disparities specific to the LGBTQ+ community. We see patients on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings by appointment only. Saturday hours will resume soon.
 
HOW IT WORKS
To schedule an appointment, contact (212) 423-7292 or metlgbt@nychhc.org
 
SERVICES & HOURS OF OPERATION
— Transgender health care, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery
— Women’s health
— Men’s health
— Young adult care
— General medical/specialty referrals
— Immunizations
— Preventive care services
— Social work
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Additional hours on Wednesday until 8 PM
 
ELIGIBILITY
To determine eligibility, call (212) 423-7292
 
To learn more, visit nychealthandhospitals.org/metropolitan/our-services/lgbtq-health-center/
 
Updated on March 5, 2021
 


The Ali Forney Center

 
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Harlem Drop-In Center: 321 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
(212) 206-0574
 
The Ali Forney Center’s mission is to protect LGBTQ youth from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently. To learn more, visit: aliforneycenter.org
 
SERVICES
Housing and Job Readiness
Drop-In Center: any LGBTQ youth can access food, medical care, mental health services, and more.
Outreach Program: supportive services and education to homeless, runaway, street-based, and at-risk LGBTQ youth ages 16-24.
Transitional living.
Job and readiness education.
 
Health
— On-site primary care and psychiatric services through a contract with The Institute for Family Health.
— Insurance enrollment.
— HIV/AIDS prevention, outreach, and treatment.
— STI testing and treatment.
— PEP and PrEP resources.
— Hormone replacement therapy.
— Birth control and contraception.
— Medical specialty referrals.
 
Learn more visiting https://www.aliforneycenter.org/programs
 
Updated on March 5, 2021


Callen Lorde Community Health Center

 
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Chelsea: 356 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 | (212) 271-7200
Bronx: 3144 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 | (718) 215-1800
Brooklyn: 40 Flatbush Ave Ext, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | (212) 271-7200

 
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality healthcare and related services targeted to New York’s LGBTQ communities—in all their diversity—regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ health issues regardless of ability to pay.
 
HOW IT WORKS
Callen-Lorde provides all healthcare services regardless of ability to pay.
For uninsured/underinsured patients, Callen-Lorde provides a sliding fee based on your income. Visit co-pays can range from $0-$100. Please note that labs and prescriptions are not included in this co-pay. Any labs will be an additional cost, from approximately $50-$150.
 
SERVICES
Current patients can schedule the following appointments online:
— Telehealth (virtual) primary care
— Telehealth (virtual) sexual health care
— COVID-19 testing
— Flu shots
 
ELIGIBILITY
Register to be a new patient by emailing registration@callen-lorde.org with:
— A filled-out New Patient Registration and Consent Form | English Form | Spanish Form
— A picture of your government-issued photo ID (examples include: NYC ID, driver’s license, or passport)
 
If insured: a photo of your insurance card (front and back)
 
Once your information is received, expect a phone call from (212) 271-7200 for an intake.
 
If you are unable to register online (due to technology or other issues), you can walk into any of the sites from 9 AM-3 PM Monday-Friday to fill out a paper registration. Please bring a government-issued photo ID and your insurance card (if insured).
 
Learn more by visiting the FAQ site at callen-lorde.org/faq
 
Updated on March 5, 2021
 



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