Helping you manage your health is important to us at the Y. That’s why we’re reaching out to make sure you're aware of some upcoming changes to Medicaid coverage with the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). The ending of the PHE means regular renewals for Medicaid will begin as they used to before the PHE and you will need to renew your insurance when your current coverage ends. You or someone you know might be one of the 13,000 people in Onondaga County who could lose coverage, but there are some simple steps you can take to avoid this issue.
What do you need to do?
To avoid a lapse in coverage, you need to make sure the NY State of Health is able to contact you with renewal documents:
- Update your address and contact information with NY State of Health in any of the following ways:
- Go to nystateofhealth.ny.gov
- Call 1.855.355.5777
- Text START to 1-866-988-0327
- Contact an enrollment assistor, an expert who will provide application and enrollment assistance
You can find out more by visiting: https://healthcareeducationproject.org/covid19-phe/
Are you facing financial uncertainty or health concerns? The Y is here to help.
You can contact our Welcome Centers at any of our branches to learn more about Membership for All and other financial assistance that ensures everyone can access important programs and services.
Thanks to support from donors and sponsors in our Annual Campaign, we’re able to make it easier for more people to join the Y and offer many important community programs including evidence-based health interventions at low or no cost.