Medicaid for Pregnant Women

Health | NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH)

Pregnant & new parentsCaregiverTeenYoung Adult

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

Heads Up

  • 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.

    • Eligibility

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

  • Are you a New York State resident?
  • 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

  • Required Documents

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    How to Apply

  • (https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/apply_for_coverage.htm) Find out where you can apply (https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/IPANavigatorSiteLocations) for Medicaid Prenatal Care Coverage.
  • Enroll with an In-Person Assistor (IPA) or call 311 to find an assistor.

    Online

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    By Mail

    In Person

    Enroll in person

    Get Help

    To get a referral to a pregnancy care provider:

  • Call the New York State Growing Up Healthy Hotline at 800-522-5006 (https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/helpful_links.htm)
  • Visit the New York State Department of Health website.
  • Call the Human Resources Administration at 718-557-1399

    • Medicaid for Pregnant Women

    Health | NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH)

    Pregnant & new parentsCaregiverTeenYoung Adult

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

    Heads Up

  • 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.

    • Eligibility

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

  • Are you a New York State resident?
  • 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

  • Required Documents

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    How to Apply

  • (https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/apply_for_coverage.htm) Find out where you can apply (https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/IPANavigatorSiteLocations) for Medicaid Prenatal Care Coverage.
  • Enroll with an In-Person Assistor (IPA) or call 311 to find an assistor.

    Online

    NULL

    By Mail

    In Person

    Enroll in person

    Get Help

    To get a referral to a pregnancy care provider:

  • Call the New York State Growing Up Healthy Hotline at 800-522-5006 (https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/helpful_links.htm)
  • Visit the New York State Department of Health website.
  • Call the Human Resources Administration at 718-557-1399

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