Title: Medicaid
Headings: Medicaid in New York State
Department of Health
Medicaid in New York State
+ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Current Medicaid Beneficiaries
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Content: To request a card for your unborn baby, you will need to contact your local department of social services or if your case is with the Marketplace, (NY State or Health), at 1 (855) 355-5777 and notify them that you are pregnant and what your anticipated due date is. Those living in the five boroughs of NYC, whose cases are administered by the Human Resources Administration (HRA) office can call the HRA Infoline at 1 (718) 557-1399 or the HRA Medicaid Helpline at 1 (888) 692-6116. Once the Medicaid office receives the letter, they will issue you an unborn/infant card which you will use to take the baby to the doctor once he/she is born, until the child´s permanent card is issued. + How do I report Medicaid fraud? You can report Medicaid fraud by calling the Fraud Hotline 1-877-873-7283 or by filing a complaint online. + How do I obtain Medicaid payment records, whether by request or by subpoena? How to obtain Medicaid payment records
+ Should I apply for Medicare? Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.