There are many health insurance and food and nutrition programs available to people who live in New York State. This section describes eligibility rules for the following government health insurance programs:

		Transitional Medicaid Health insurance program for people moving from public assistance to work
		Medicaid for Adults Health insurance program for low-income adults
		Children's Medicaid Health insurance program for children from low-income households
		Child Health Plus Health insurance program for children from low-income households who don't qualify for Medicaid
		Family Health Plus Health insurance program for low-income adults who don't qualify for Medicaid
		Together RX Access Program Discount card for prescription drugs
		HealthyNY Private Health Insurance Private health insurance for working adults and their families
		Food Stamps Help paying for nutritious food
		Supplemental Security Income Cash Assistance for people with disabilities.
		Social Security Disability Cash benefits for people who cannot work due to disability.
		Resources for the Uninsured A list of services for those without health insurance.
		MedbankUS Free prescription drug discount card

Even if you have health insurance from your employer, you should still read this section to find out if your children or other family members qualify for any of these government health insurance plans.