CIDNY now offers support for applying to NYC Care, a healthcare access program distinct from insurance plans. NYC Care guarantees low to no-cost services for New Yorkers aged 19 and older, who do not qualify for or can afford health insurance. With NYC Care, you can get a unique membership card to access health services, choose your own doctor, and get affordable medications.
Unlock your right to health care with dignity and respect, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Some services available through NYC Care include:
- Primary and Preventive Care
- Women’s Health
- Medications 24/7
- Eye Care and Glasses
- Specialty Care such as heart care, arthritis and joint care, bone care (orthopedics), foot care (podiatry) weight loss, stomach pain (gastroenterology), surgery, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and psychiatry
- Mental Health
- Alcohol, tobacco, and substance use
- Support Services for housing, food, and nutrition help
- And more
To find out more about NYC Care and your healthcare options, please contact Jahaira Martinez at 646-436-4707 / jmartinez@cidny.org or Delva Somers at 646-442-4150 / dsomers@cidny.org.