Medicaid has expanded!

New Yorkers 65 & over, regardless of immigration status, may now qualify for health insurance.

A new health coverage option is available for many immigrants aged 65 and older in New York! Undocumented immigrants 65 and older who meet income and other eligibility requirements can now enroll in Medicaid.

Medicaid insurance covers critical preventive and primary care benefits such as routine doctor visits, screenings, lab tests, wellness services, prescription drugs, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity for improved health coverage.

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New Yorkers 65 & over, regardless of immigration status, may now qualify for health insurance. Learn more: nyc.gov/ExpandedMedicaid
65 or Older in NYC? You may qualify for health insurance, regardless of immigration status! Learn more: nyc.gov/ExpandedMedicaid
Need health insurance in NYC? Undocumented immigrants 65 and older may qualify for Medicaid. Learn more: nyc.gov/ExpandedMedicaid

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  1. HUGE NEWS: Immigrants age 65 and older may now qualify for full Medicaid (as opposed to only emergency Medicaid) depending on income in New York. #GetCoveredNYC is here to walk you through this change and how to enroll.

    Learn more at nyc.gov/ExpandedMedicaid #ExpandedMedicaid

  2. A big update to Medicaid began in 2024 for NY: more people aged 65 and older may now qualify for health insurance, regardless of immigration status! This means that many New Yorkers who used to only qualify for Emergency Medicaid may now qualify for regular Medicaid. Learn more at nyc.gov/ExpandedMedicaid #ExpandedMedicaid #GetCoveredNYC

  3. Need health insurance in NYC? Undocumented immigrants 65 and older may now qualify for Medicaid. This means access to routine doctor visits, screenings, lab tests, medications, and more through Medicaid Managed Care plans. Your health matters - make sure you're covered! 💪🏼 #HealthcareForAll #MedicaidCoverage