Medicaid primary care in NYC and Long Island

Match your Medicaid coverage to the visit

Medicaid coverage may be administered directly through New York State or through a managed care plan. Your card helps identify which arrangement applies. Before scheduling, confirm the clinician’s participation in that coverage and whether a PCP assignment is needed.

Before your first primary care appointment

1. Check the exact plan name and current coverage on your card.
2. Choose a Nao clinic and ask which primary care clinicians are available.
3. Confirm the clinician participates in your plan at that location.
4. Contact the plan about PCP assignment, referral rules, and benefits for the planned services.

Care for the first visit and the next one

See our primary care services for more about visits and follow-up.

Check plan-specific details

For Healthfirst coverage, use the Healthfirst primary care guide. For other insurance, see primary care insurance options. A company’s participation does not establish acceptance of every managed care product.

New York State explains Medicaid managed care and the PCP’s role. Its provider lookup FAQ also explains why patients should verify coverage directly.

Choose a primary care location

Choose a clinic that works for your regular visits. Confirm the provider’s participation in your exact plan and whether they are accepting new primary care patients.