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ICAN is the New York State Ombudsprogram for people with Medicaid who need long term care or behavioral health services. We assist New Yorkers with enrolling in and using managed care plans that cover long term care or behavioral health services.
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ICAN helped get insurance to cover a motorized scooter. Learn how

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ICAN helped keep home care hours from being cut. Learn how

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Talk to us about Health and Recovery Plans (HARPs).

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We can connect you with your local ICAN agency.

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We can answer questions about health coverage.

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We can explain managed long term care.

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