We’ve got your health covered, whether through the Home Care Benefit Fund or your Home Care BeneStream benefit!
BeneStream provides one-stop assistance to help you access a health plan so you can get the care you need right away. When you call, have your Member ID number ready. BeneStream provides free assistance in Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Haitian-Creole.
What benefits are available to you?
Medicaid
Medicaid is comprehensive public health coverage that includes dental, vision and prescription coverage at little to no cost.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
For families who may earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, CHIP is a free government health insurance option available for children.
New York State Marketplace and Qualified Health Plans
Qualified health plans (QHPs) and other health plans are certified by—and available on—the Health Insurance Marketplace for those who do not qualify for a public health plan. They have limits on deductibles, co-pays and out-of-pocket maximums.
Medicare
Medicare is a public health plan that provides coverage to seniors age 65 and older.
BeneStream can also help any Home Care member apply for additional benefits:
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): helps those who qualify buy healthy foods with a debit card that can be used like cash
- HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program): helps pay costs for fuel, utilities, equipment or repairs during the winter either directly to your utility company or to you
- Lifeline Support: provides low-income families with free or low-cost cell phones, voice minutes and texting
If you are interested in BeneStream, contact our Member Services Department at (646) 473-9200 or [email protected], and a representative will be happy to help you