Rath Building
158 Pearl Street Buffalo, NY 14202
info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
Call Center
716-858-6244
Fax
716-858-8262
Managed Care Office
716-858-6454
New York State Health Care Exchange
855-355-5777
Michelle Schaffer, Director of Medicaid & Public Health Programs
716-858-1919
Primary Services
Medicaid Applications, Medicare Savings Programs, State Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment Programs
Description
Works to enable low income persons to meet health costs. Medicaid is the state and federally funded health insurance program designed to assist low income individuals and families obtain medical care for themselves and their children. The Medicaid Program in Erie County provides access to a variety of public health insurance programs including Medicaid, Family Health Plus (FHP), Family Planning Benefits Program, and the Medicare Savings Program.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Eligibility
Medicaid: All persons meeting eligibility based on income and family size.
Medicaid Managed Care: All Medicaid eligible individuals unless they are determined to be exempt or excluded.
Service Area: Erie County.
Medicaid Managed Care: All Medicaid eligible individuals unless they are determined to be exempt or excluded.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
For information on how to enroll and what plans are available, please contact the New York State Health Care Exchange at 855-355-5777, online, or complete a paper application. Paper applications can be obtained by calling 716-858-6244 or in person.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Apr 22, 2020