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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 20, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Description of Program and Relief
Medicaid: COVID-19 Test Copay Waiver
NYS Medicaid will cover certain COVID-19 related services including testing and physician, clinic, and emergency visits without copays for members. Individuals who visit in-network providers, urgent care or emergency room to be tested for COVID-19 will not be required to pay copays or any of the costs associated with testing.
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NYS Medicaid
Dates Available
Currently available with no current end date
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
New York residents who are covered by Medicaid are eligible
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
Medicaid Fee–for–Service (FFS) coverage and policy questions should be directed to the Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP), Division of Program Development and Management at (518) 473–2160
Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) general coverage questions should be directed to the OHIP, Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight at: covques@health.ny.gov or (518) 473–1134
MMC reimbursement, billing, and/or documentation requirement questions should be directed to the enrollee´s MMC plan
FFS claim questions should be directed to the eMedNY Call Center at (800) 343–9000
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