AVAIL NYC
115 W. 45th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10036 (Midtown Manhattan)
(212) 689-1705
Text 234-201-0532
support@availnyc.org
AVAIL exists to be a safe haven for women and men facing an unexpected pregnancy. Client advocates will provide you with the information and support you need to make a decision about how to move forward. Avail is not a medical provider.
Ongoing social, emotional, and spiritual support; Resources, including information on insurance, nursery-care subsidy programs, housing, and work programs are offered. Expectant parents are encouraged to continue to meet one-on-one with a client advocate for individualized support through their pregnancy and decision making.
Services
Unexpected pregnancy, after abortion, parenting support, healthy relationships, partners & men.
Contact
— Call during business hours to schedule an appointment or ask a question
— Text 234-201-0532 to have a short consultation or ask a question
— Email if you prefer email, reach AVAIL at support@availnyc.org
Updated on February 16, 2023
Prenatal Care in New York State
Call 311 and ask for Medicaid for Pregnant Women
Call the Growing Up Healthy Hotline at 800-522-5006
Free Medicaid coverage is available for pregnant women through the New York State Department of Health.
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. Babies receive health care for at least one year after birth.
Eligibility
Prenatal Care/MOMS Services.
Women and teens who live in New York State who are pregnant and meet certain income guidelines can receive complete medical care during pregnancy, delivery and for at least two months after delivery. You may be eligible even if you have health insurance.
More information
Extended access to family planning services is available to women who have Medicaid while pregnant but lose coverage after pregnancy.
Cobertura médica gratuita disponible (administrada por Medicaid) para mujeres embarazadas existe a través del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York.
Si estás embarazada y no cuentas con un seguro médico, podrías calificar para un plan de seguro en el Mercado de Salud del Estado de NY, aún cuando el periodo de inscripción haya cerrado.
Además, la cobertura gratuita estará disponible para ti independientemente de tu estado inmigratorio. Bajo esta cobertura, los bebés recibirán servicios de salud hasta por lo menos un año después de haber nacido. Nota: Los servicios extendidos de planeación familiar están disponibles para mujeres embarazadas con Medicaid, pero perderán cobertura después del embarazo.
Updated on February 16, 2023