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Frequently asked QUESTIONS:
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| • | What is Emergency Medicaid? |
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It is Medicaid coverage for New Yorkers in the five boroughs who can't afford to pay for medical care. This coverage can be confirmed on the date the patient comes in for her first visit as long as the patient qualifies. |
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| • | How do I know if I qualify for Medicaid?? |
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You may be covered by Medicaid if you have high medical bills, receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or if you meet certain income, resource, age, or disability requirements. |
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| • | What documents do I need to bring to apply for Emergency Medicaid? |
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IF YOU ARE an AMERICAN CITIZEN AND APPLYING FOR EMNERGENCY MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR ABORTION SERVIES ON THE SAME DAY YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
1. A current government issued ID such as a passport, drivers license, OR school id
2. You ALSO NEED an original birth certificate
3. Social Security Card WE DO NOT ACCEPT COPIES
4. Proof of residence, which is mail in your name TO YOUR HOME not more than 60 days old.
5. Proof of income in the form of the last four weeks pay stubs, SSI letter, Unemployment letter, or a letter of support.
IF YOU ARE A NON-CITIZEN APPLYING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAID FOR ABORTION YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BRING A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.
IF YOU ARE A CITIZEN AND APPLYING FOR MEDICAD GOVERAGE FOR A SAME DAY GYNECOLOGY VISIT YOU MUST ALSO BRING IN YOUR SOCAIL SECURITY CARD AS WELL AS ALL:
1. a current government issued Id--passport drivers licence or school ID
2. ORIGINAL birth certificate(we do not accept copies)
3. Proof of residence,(mail to your home not more then 60 days old)
4. Proof of income in the form iof the last four week,s pay stubs SSI letter, unemployment letter or a letter of support. |
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| • | Do I need permission from my parents or partner to have an abortion? |
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No. There are no such restrictions in New York State. -more- |
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| • | How long should I plan to be at Choices? |
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Although the abortion itself takes only a few minutes, you should plan to be at the Medical Center for
4-6 hours for a first trimester abortion. -more- |
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| • | Can I bring someone with me to Choices? |
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You will need someone to take you home, and it is up to you whether that person stays with you throughout
the day or picks you up once you are ready to go home. -more- |
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