New York Dialysis Patient Resources

Patient Support and Financial Resources

National Kidney Foundation of Central New York [2]
Provides emergency financial aid for patients and their families who are coping with the effects of chronic kidney disease.
1-315-476-0311

ESRD Network

#2 IPRO End Stage Renal Disease Network of New York [3]
1979 Marcus Avenue
Lake Success, NY  11042
1-800-238-3773

State Run Programs

New York State Department of Health [4]
1-718-557-1399

• Adult Programs: Medical care for eligible residents who can't afford it.  Family Health Plus is a public health insurance program for adults who are aged 19 to 64 who have income or resources too high to qualify for Medicaid. 
• Programs for Children: Child Health Plus provides health insurance for kids Depending on family income children may be eligible for either Children's Medicaid or Child Health Plus.
• Medication Programs: Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Two plans to help pay prescription costs for the elderly: Fee Plan, and the Deductible Plan.
• Additional Programs: Working People with Disabilities may qualify for a Medicaid buy-in program.

Health Reform Status

Exchange: New York will run its own state-based health insurance exchange.

Medicaid: The state will expand Medicaid eligibility.