JCC COMMUNITY HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

Since 2000, our Community Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) have been offering enrollment into Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid at convenient locations on Staten Island, and help with problems or issues you might have with your insurance carrier or health care provider through our Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program (MCCAP).

At our offices, friendly and knowledgeable enrollers will help you determine eligibility and apply for the appropriate public health insurance program, available to almost all children under the age of 19 and moderate to low income adults. These terrific New York State funded insurance programs have helped residents manage their health through comprehensive benefits. Enrollers will also help you choose a health plan and primary care physician – all at no cost to you! In 2008 the staff at the CHIPS office enrolled over 6,000 people into health insurance programs and Staten Island Health Access. Recent increases in income and resource levels makes more people than ever eligible for public health insurance programs. Call the CHIP office to see if you qualify.

Our MCCAP coordinators are there for you, to assist you in answering questions and solving problems. Knowledgeable and caring, they will help you navigate the confusing maze of managed care, whether you have public or private health insurance. HealthStat is a comprehensive initiative that works to improve access to health insurance in New York City through education and outreach. The HealthStat coordinator works to establish partnerships within the community, working with agencies and organizations to promote health insurance options.

Come visit us at our main office located at 1859 Victory Boulevard (between Manor Road and Jewett Avenue) or telephone us at 718.981.1400 to see if you qualify for one of our programs. Our enrollers can offer assistance in a number of languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Yiddish, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic.