Is My Family, or Am I, Eligible for Family Health Plus?
Your eligibility depends on your income and the size of your family. For the most current eligibility information, please see the Family Health Plus section of the New York State Web site.Will I Have to Pay a Premium?
There are no premiums for Family Health Plus but you may be asked to pay a copay for some services.What Benefits Does Family Health Plus Provide?
Family Health Plus provides the following benefits:
- physician services
- inpatient and outpatient hospital care
- prescription drugs and smoking cessation products
- lab tests and x-rays
- vision, speech and hearing services
- rehabilitative services (some limits apply)
- durable medical equipment
- emergency room and emergency ambulance services
- behavioral health and chemical dependence services (which includes drug, alcohol and mental health treatment - some limits apply)
- diabetic supplies and equipment
- hospice care
- radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hemodialysis
- dental services (if offered by the health plan)
Who Will Be Our, or My, Health Care Providers?
You must select a managed care plan when you apply for Family Health Plus. You should be able to pick a plan that includes your current physicians.How Do I Apply for Family Health Plus?
The application process includes a personal interview. You must meet with an enrollment facilitator or staff at your local department of social services office:
- Nassau County DSS, 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola 11501; (516) 571-4558
- Suffolk County DSS, 3085 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma 11788-8900; (631) 852-3710 (Eastern) or (631) 853-8730 (Western)
The following agencies can also help you apply:
- Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council: (631) 435-3000 or (516) 733-7079
- Health and Welfare Council of Long Island: (516) 483-1110 Ext. 11
Please see the New York State Web site for a complete list of facilitators.
