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The Trump Administration is trying to ensure that 2026 will be worse than what we've seen in 2025, and our passive Congressman will allow it while saying that he "stands with us". We are asking you all to sign up and be our safety net. If you have neighbors in need, let us know, we can help. When we get notes of neighbors in need, we will let you know depending on the area. We will have to become a more closely knit community while we are under attack.

Safety Net Volunteer

Healthcare How To

The Master Portal (Everyone Starts Here) nystateofhealth.ny.gov

This is New York’s official health insurance marketplace — the front door for nearly all programs:

  • Medicaid (standard, pregnancy, child, disability, emergency, undocumented)

  • Essential Plan (for low-income adults who don’t qualify for Medicaid)

  • Child Health Plus

  • Qualified Health Plans (for those above the subsidy limit)


You can apply online, by phone (1-855-355-5777), or in person with a “navigator” (community-based enrollment counselor).
Low-Income or Undocumented New Yorkers

If your income is under roughly $20–45K (depending on household size), or if you’re undocumented:

  • Go through New York State of Health, but expect it to route you to:

    • Medicaid for All (regardless of immigration status) — full coverage if under 65 and under the income threshold.

    • Emergency Medicaid — covers ER, childbirth, and life-threatening care if above income threshold.

    • NYC Care (if you live in NYC and are uninsured or ineligible for Medicaid):
       nyccare.nyc or call 1-646-NYC-CARE (692-2273).
      Run by NYC Health + Hospitals. You get a primary care doctor and sliding-scale fees, even if undocumented.


Families with Children

  • Child Health Plus: Available to all children under 19 in New York, regardless of immigration status.
    Enroll at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
    Monthly premium ranges from $0–$60 depending on income; free at the lowest brackets.


Seniors and Disabled People

  • Medicare: Apply via the Social Security Administration (ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213).

  • Medicaid for Aged, Blind, and Disabled: Go through your county DSS office or NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA).

    • NYC residents: Access HRA or visit an HRA Medicaid Office (e.g., 330 W 34th St).

    • Others: Find your local DSS via otda.ny.gov.


Pregnant People

Pregnancy Medicaid covers you regardless of immigration status and can be activated retroactively.
Apply via NY State of Health or a hospital social worker — they can fast-track you on the spot.

HIV+, Homeless, or Special-Needs Populations

Special programs like:

  • HASA (HIV/AIDS Services Administration) — NYC-specific, at HRA offices.

  • Health Homes / Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) — coordinated care for complex cases.

  • Community Health Advocates (CHA): Call 1-888-614-5400 for free one-on-one guidance.


If You Need Help “Playing the System” call us or:

These are the most effective nonprofit navigators and advocacy orgs:

  • Make the Road NY: maketheroadny.org

  • New York Immigration Coalition: nyic.org

  • Community Service Society of NY (CSS): cssny.org

  • Legal Aid Society: legalaidnyc.org

  • Call 311 and say “health insurance navigator” — NYC will route you to the nearest partner organization.

Immigration Resources

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  • The Legal Aid Society (Immigration & Deportation)199 Water Street 3rd Floor, Manhattan, NY 10038See their immigration/deportation page. (The Legal Aid Society)

  • Legal Services NYC40 Worth Street Suite 606, Manhattan, NY 10013Free legal help in civil/immigration for low-income. (Legal Services NYC)

  • New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)100 Pearl Street 19th Floor, Manhattan, NY 10004Civil legal services including immigrants. (New York Legal Assistance Group)

  • Catholic Charities Community Services (Immigration & Refugee Services)80 Maiden Lane, 23rd Floor, Manhattan, NY 10038Handles immigrant/refugee legal clinics. (Catholic Charities Community Services)

  • UnLocal, Inc.New York City (Manhattan)Community-centered, direct representation + outreach for undocumented immigrants. (Unlocal)

  • Make the Road New YorkBrooklyn & Queens (multi-site)Legal team tackling immigration, housing, employment. (Make the Road New York)

  • New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)131 W 33rd Street Suite 610, Manhattan, NY 10001Coalition of 200+ groups; advocacy + resource-directory. (NY Immigration Coalition)

  • African Services Committee (ASC)429 W 127th Street, Floor 3, Manhattan, NY 10027Multi-language services including asylum support. (New York City Government)

  • ANSOB Center for Refugees28-19 Steinway St., 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11103 (Queens)Practice includes asylum, adjustment of status. (Immigration Advocates Network)

  • Arab‑American Family Support Center150 Court St., 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201Family & immigrant legal assistance. (New York City Government)

  • CAMBA1720 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226Includes immigration assistance among community services. (New York City Government)

  • Bronx Legal Services349 E 149th St., 10th Floor, Bronx, NY 10451Free civil/immigrant legal services in the Bronx. (Immigration Advocates Network)

  • Catholic Migration Services191 Joralemon St., 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 & Queens officeImmigration law for low-income immigrants. (New York City Government)

  • City College Immigration Center160 Convent Ave North Academic Center Rm 1206, Manhattan, NY 10031Campus-based immigrant legal help. (New York City Government)

  • International Center in New York50 W 23rd St., 7th Floor, Manhattan, NY 10010Legal services among immigrant programs. (New York City Government)

  • Safe Passage Project185 W Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013Immigration representation for children & families. (New York City Government)

  • Her Justice100 Broadway, 10th Floor, Manhattan, NY 10005Legal services for immigrant women. (New York City Government)

  • Chhaya Community Development Corporation3743 77th Street, 2nd Floor, Queens, NY 11372Community-based immigrant outreach & legal referrals. (New York City Government)

  • Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights85 Broad Street, Manhattan, NY 10004Focused on immigrant children’s rights. (New York City Government)

  • Advocates for Children151 W 30th St., 5th Floor, Manhattan, NY 10001Legal assistance for youth and immigrant families. (New York City Government)

  • Street Vendor Project (Urban Justice Center)40 Rector Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10006Represents workers (many immigrants) including immigration-adjunct issues. (New York City Government)

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