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=== User: In NY state if a child has begun receiving SSI, how do I get information on their medical insurance ===
In NY state if a child has begun receiving SSI, how do I get information on their medical insurance

=== Assistant: Here’s how you can get information about a child’s medical insurance in New York State once they begin receiving SSI Su… ===
Here’s how you can get information about a child’s medical insurance in New York State once they begin receiving SSI (Supplemental Security Income):

==== 🧾 1. Understand What Insurance They Likely Have ====

===== Automatic Medicaid Eligibility =====
* In New York State, children who receive SSI are generally automatically eligible for Medicaid — this means they should have health coverage through the state’s Medicaid program once SSI is awarded. Social Security<ref>{{cite web|title=Social Security|url=https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-child-ussi.htm|publisher=Social Security|access-date=2025-12-17}}</ref>

==== 📋 2. Confirm Their Medicaid Coverage ====

===== Check the SSI Award Letter =====
* The child’s SSI award letter (from the Social Security Administration) is an important document. It often triggers the automatic Medicaid enrollment process and can be used when verifying coverage. OPWDD<ref>{{cite web|title=OPWDD|url=https://opwdd.ny.gov/providers/benefit-development-resource-toolkit-medicaid|publisher=opwdd.ny.gov|access-date=2025-12-17}}</ref>

===== Contact Your Local Medicaid Office =====

You (or the child’s representative) can call or visit your county/local Department of Social Services (LDSS) or Medicaid office to:
* Verify that the Medicaid case is open
* Find the child’s Medicaid ID number
* Determine which managed care plan they are assigned to (if applicable)
* Ask about covered benefits and provider networks

In NY this is usually done through:
* Local Department of Social Services
* Or via NY State of Health (the state’s health insurance marketplace) if Medicaid isn’t showing up automatically

☎️ If you’re not sure where to call, your local county DSS contact is a good starting point.

==== 📍 3. Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) ====

Since SSI eligibility often triggers Medicaid:
* Call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778) — Ask them to confirm: - The child’s SSI status - Whether they have transmitted the information to the state Medicaid office - Help interpreting any letters you’ve received from SSA. Social Security<ref>{{cite web|title=Social Security|url=https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-child-ussi.htm|publisher=Social Security|access-date=2025-12-17}}</ref>

==== 📄 4. Use NY State Health Resources ====

===== NY State of Health =====
* If you can’t find a Medicaid case or want to see coverage options, you can contact NY State of Health: - Phone: 1-855-355-5777 - They can help confirm Medicaid coverage or enroll in Child Health Plus (low-cost insurance) if needed. ACCESS NYC<ref>{{cite web|title=ACCESS NYC|url=https://access.nyc.gov/programs/child-health-plus/|publisher=ACCESS NYC|access-date=2025-12-17}}</ref>

==== 📍 5. What to Bring/Have Ready When You Contact Agencies ====

When you talk to SSA or Medicaid/Local DSS about the child’s medical insurance, helpful items to have include:
* Child’s full name and date of birth
* Social Security Number
* SSI award letter or any letters from SSA about benefits
* Any Medicaid ID card you’ve received
* Proof of address
* Contact information for you as the representative

==== 📌 Summary – Step by Step ====
# Check the SSI award letter for details.
# Call SSA (1-800-772-1213) to confirm SSI status and ask about Medicaid transmission.
# Contact your local Medicaid/Department of Social Services to verify coverage and plans.
# Call NY State of Health (1-855-355-5777) if Medicaid isn’t showing up or for Child Health Plus info.
# Keep all SSI and health insurance letters organized for reference.

If you tell me which county in NY the child lives in, I can help you find the exact local Medicaid office contact information.

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