External Resources
Resources from New York City and State Governments
The following links are helpful internet resources on health insurance and health policy:
New York City Department of Health
New York State Department of Health
NYC Human Resources Administration
New York State Department of Insurance
New York State Attorney General
Resources from the Federal Government
Other Resources for Public Health Insurance Information
Community Catalyst
Children’s Defense Fund
New York Health Access
Kaiser Family Foundation, Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured
Center for Health Care Strategies
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Families USA
California Health Care Foundation
The Commonwealth Fund
National Health Law Program
United Hospital Fund
Resources for Medicare
Medicare.gov
Medicare Rights Center
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Resources for the Uninsured
Health and Hospitals Corporation
NY State of Health Marketplace
Resources on Health Insurance for Immigrants
New York Health Access
The New York immigration Coalition
National Health Law Project
Resources for Consumer Health Assistance Programs & Ombudsprograms on Health Insurance
New York Health Access
Health Assistance Partnership
Independent Consumer Advocacy Network
National Health Law Program
Questions about other public benefits?
The Community Service Society also operates the Center for Benefits and Services, which provides assistance with more than 70 public benefit programs to agencies and clients throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Click here to access Benefits Plus, the Center’s comprehensive resource guide, or contact the information service line at 212.614.5552.