HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

BMS offers convenient Health Insurance Enrollment at our Sites. BMS has two certified insurance enrollers on staff who help patients register in health insurance plans (Medicaid, Essential Plan or private insurance), renew coverage or change plans. 

 

We help every individual finding government and charity benefits to ensure no patients are denied services due to insurance or immigration status or inability to pay. 

Call 718-345-5000 to request this service.

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BMS offers Health Insurance Enrollment at our Sites

Documents You Need

In most cases you will need the following documents for enrollment in any of the no-cost/low-cost health insurance programs: 

• Identification: Two forms of photo identification 

• Proof of current address: utility bill or bank document 

• Proof of birth: birth certificate and/or immigration status 

• Proof of income: copy of income tax return or four recent consecutive pay stubs or W-2 form or a notarized letter attesting to annual income 

  

Family Health 

PlusFamily Health Plus (FHP)-a public health insurance program that provides free health care for uninsured adults between the ages of 19 and 64. It is available to single adults, couples without children, and parents with limited income who are residents of New York State and are United States citizens or who fall under certain immigration categories. It provides comprehensive coverage, including prevention, primary care, hospitalization, prescriptions and other services. There is no cost to participate. 

  

To enroll in Family Health Plus, visit one of our enrollment counselors or visit the Family Health Plus site at: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/fhplus/index.htm

 

Child Health Plus  

Child Health Plus is a New York State Health Insurance plan that offers parents free, or low -cost insurance for children under 19 years of age. 

  

To enroll in Child Health Plus, visit one of our enrollment counselors or visit the Family Health Plus site at: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/chplus/index.htm 

  

 Medicaid  

Medicaid is a program for New Yorkers who can't afford to pay for medical care. You may be covered by Medicaid if: 

• You have high medical bills 

• You receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 

• You meet certain income, resource, age or disability requirements. 

  

To enroll in Medicaid, visit one of our enrollment counselors or visit the Medicaid site at: 

http://www.health.state.ny.us/health_care/medicaid/index.htm