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Letting Go of My Father

An article from the April 2010 issue of The Atlantic portrays a vivid experience of an adult child's role as a caregiver.

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Contact Information

Albany County
Department of Social Services

David Kircher, Acting Commissioner

162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

(518) 447–7300

 
 

Managed Care Plan Fact Sheet
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Covered Benefits. Medicaid/Managed Care Child Health Plus Family Health Plus
Inpatient Hospital Services YES YES YES
Professional Ambulatory Services YES YES YES
Physicians/Nurse Practitioners/Midwives YES YES YES
Home Health Services (Short Term) YES YES YES
Emergency Room Services YES YES YES
Eye Care and Low Vision Services YES YES YES
Laboratory & Radiology Services YES YES YES
Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) YES YES YES
Durable Medical Equipment YES YES YES
Audiology, Hearing Aid Services & Products YES YES YES
Preventive Care YES YES YES
Prosthetic/ Orthotic Shoes YES YES YES
Orthopedic Shoes YES YES YES
Renal Dialysis YES YES YES
Experimental Or Investigational Treatment YES YES YES
Prescription Drugs YES** YES YES
Over the Counter Drugs YES** YES YES
Dental YES** YES YES***
Mental Health YES YES YES
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment YES YES YES
Outpatient Therapy YES YES YES
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services YES* YES YES
Detoxification Services YES YES YES
Physical Rehabilitation Services YES YES YES
Emergency Transportation YES* No YES
Non-emergency Transportation YES* No No

*If not covered by Managed Care Plan, covered by Medicaid

** Service Covered with Medicaid card

***Limits apply, only if offered by plan. Click here to return to Managed Care Plan Information sheet

 
 
Reporting Medicaid Provider Fraud

County residents can use the Social Services Fraud Hotline, (518) 447-7380, to report concerns or suspicions about Medicaid providers. 

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Non-Parent Caregivers (Grandparents, Other Relatives, Friends) Caring for Children
Non-parent caregivers, who are caring for children without a parent living in their home, may be eligible for Temporary Assistance. Learn More »
 
 

Am I Eligible?

Check your potential eligibility for work supports and other programs at the self-service website: myBenefits external website.

You can also learn more by watching the video "Helping You Make Ends Meet"external website