Erie County Work Center
158 Pearl Street
Buffalo, New York 14202
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Medicaid Program in Erie County provides access to a variety of public health insurance programs including Medicaid, Family Health Plus (FHP), Family Planning Benefits Program and the Medicare Savings Program.
Financial eligibility is determined based on the income and resource standards governing the Public Health Insurance Programs.
Persons eligible for Medicaid may be required to enroll in a managed care plan. Persons eligible for Family Health Plus must enroll in a managed care plan.
Applications - Eligibility Information
To obtain a Medicaid application, call 858-8000. Applications are also available at the Erie County Works Center - 158 Pearl Street [Rath Building].
Information for Individuals with Active Medicaid Cases
Please contact our Medicaid Call Center at 858-6244
Links for further information
- Medicaid Income Limits:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/health_care/medicaid/index.htm
- Department of Health Main Website
http://health.state.nyenet/revprograms.htm