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The Health Planning Council (HPC), a program of the Human Services Coalition, works to improve access to health care in Tompkins County.
Help Finding Health Insurance Options
Help Accessing Affordable Prescriptions
Help Accessing Dental Care
Call the HPC's "Get Covered Info Line" by dialing 2-1-1 in Tompkins County (1-877-211-8667 from another county) for help navigating your health insurance options. The online resources below may also be helpful:
Site that can help determine eligibility for free and low-cost New York State health insurance programs Medicaid, Family Health Plus, and Child Health Plus
Information about the free or low-cost health insurance program for children from New York State
Information about the free health insurance program for adults from New York State
Information about the free health insurance program for children and adults from New York State
Site for New York State's lower-cost health insurance for working people without employer-sponsored insurance (including self-employed people)
NY Bridge Plan, NY State's pre-existing condition insurance plan
Paying for Health Care in Tompkins County - comprehensive guide to local resources
Consumer's Guide to Coping with Medical Debt - medical debt guide from Families USA
Ithaca Health Fund and Ithaca Free Clinic from the Ithaca Health Alliance, a local member-owned, non-profit community health organization
Physician Referral Center - from Cayuga Medical Center, a free service to help you find the appropriate physician. Contact the Physician Referral Coordinator at (607) 274-4615, 274-4600, or pgee@cayugamed.org
Help Accessing Affordable Prescriptions
Finding Lower Cost Prescriptions Brochure (pdf) - a handy brochure of local prescription assistance resources.
The Prescription Meds Access Program (PMAP) is designed to help Tompkins County residents who don't have prescription coverage identify potential sources of low cost medicine. Dial 2-1-1 in Tompkins County (1-877-211-8667 from another county)and you will be connected with the program.
Prescription Cost Saving Tips for Everyone (click here to download pdf)
NeedyMeds.org Non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. Information available anonymously and free of charge.
Help Accessing Dental Care Guide to Finding Dental Coverage - download pdf or view page