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Description
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Most households apply for health insurance, including Medicaid, through NY State of Health. For details, see https://hsctc.org/health-insurance-assistance/
Individuals or couples over 65 years old or on Medicare can apply at the Department of Social Services which also handles specialized programs, such as Medicaid Buy-in for the Working Disabled.
Medicaid recipients who need transportation to medical appointments must: - call Medicaid Answering Service, 800 850-5340, to see if they qualify
- if eligible, request transportation at 866-753-4543, fax 315-299-2786 or online at https://www.medanswering.com/login.taf
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Coverage Area
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NY - Tompkins County;
Defined coverage areas:
New York - Tompkins County
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Physical Address
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320 West MLKJr/State Street
Ithaca City NY
14850 United States
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View map of this location
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Hours Of Operation
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Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
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Physical Location Description
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Traveling West on Seneca Street past intersection with North Albany Street, it is second building on the left after Salvation Army, large brick building
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Disabilities Access
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Yes, fully accessible
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Bus Service Access
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Yes, most TCAT Routes, take "Albany @ Salvation Army" stop, turn left (North) to intersection with Seneca Street, turn left (West) down Seneca, 2nd building on the left
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Eligibility
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Must be below specified poverty level/income limits
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Teen: Yes; Family: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Program Fees
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Free
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Programs at this agency
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Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Adoption/Post Adoption Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Adult Protective Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Child Protective Services (CPS)
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Child Support Enforcement
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Day Care and Employment Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Adoption and Foster Home Finding
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Housing First/STEHP
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Long Term Care Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Medicaid Buy-In/Disability/SSI
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Medicaid Managed Care
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Satellite Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Special Services
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Temporary Assistance and SNAP (Food Stamps)
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Youth and Family Services Unit
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County
Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Rental Supplement Program (RSP)
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Mailing Address
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320 W MLKJr/State Street
Ithaca NY
14850 United States
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Fax Number
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607-274-5691
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Main
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607-274-5356
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David Weiner
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607-274-5244
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Sherry Carmon
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607-274-5245
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Medical Answering Service
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866-753-4543
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Insurance Help
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855-355-5777
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Holly Stevenson
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Medicaid/SNAP Division Coordinator
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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607-274-5667
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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holly.stevenson@dfa.state.ny.us
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