Staff at many nursing homes and hospitals in Westchester have been trained to conduct eligibility interviews in their facilities for those already residing there or hospitalized and in need of placement.

Eligibility is determined by the DSS Institutional Assistance Unit:

100 East 1st St., 6th Floor
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Tel: (914) 813-6626

If you are already enrolled in Medicaid and are in need of nursing home care, a determination will have to be made about your level of coverage and health needs.

If you are on a Medicaid Managed Care Plan:

• Contact your plan provider to see if you qualify. More information is also available online from New York Medicaid Choice.

If you are enrolled in Medicaid but not a Medicaid Managed Care Plan:  

• Contact your case worker or call or email our Institutional Assistance Unit at (914) 813-6612 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are not enrolled in Medicaid:

• See our Medicaid Application page