Social Care Network

New York Medicaid Members with social and health needs may qualify for support to access services like food, housing, and transportation. Local groups called Social Care Networks (SCNs) are available to connect Medicaid Members to services in their community. Our Y is now participating in the Social Care Network and offering screening services. Medicaid Members can be screened for health-related social needs (HRSN) and receive navigation support to existing local, state, and federal supports. Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) beneficiaries may qualify for additional, enhanced HRSN services.

Member Journey to Access HRSN Services

New York State Department of Health’s website information for Medicaid members includes:

• A short video to learn more about how SCNs can support the needs of Medicaid members
• Member fact sheets

Frequently asked questions

What HRSN Services Can a Navigator Connect Members to?

Nutrition

• Nutritional counseling and education
• Medically tailored meals
• Food prescriptions
• Fresh produce and non-perishables groceries
• Cooking supplies (pots, pans, etc.

Housing Supports

• Home accessibility and safety modifications
• Home remediation (e.g., mold or pest remediation)
• Asthma remediation
• Medical respite (recuperative care)
• Rent / temporary housing
• Utility set-up / assistance
• Housing navigation
• Pre-tenancy services
• Community transitional services (e.g., utility activation)
• Tenancy sustaining services

Transportation

• Public and Private transportation to connect to social care services

Screening Contact Form

If you’re interested in a brief, confidential screening to begin the process of seeing what services you may be eligible for, please complete click the link below to complete our simple form and we will contact you. Screening can be done over the phone for your convenience or in-person at the Y.

Social Care Network Contact Form

For more information, contact:

YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County

845-338-3810