Is Amida Care Membership Right for Me?

Are you eligible?

• Are you HIV +?
• Do you have Medicaid*?
• Do you live or work in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx?

*Persons who also have Medicare (SSD) or Medicaid Spend Down are not eligible to join Amida Care.

Benefits for Members

Advocacy of a Care Coordinator at Amida Care who assists Members to receive the benefits and services they are entitled to, such as transportation and home health care;

Availability of community based case management to assist with entitlements such as housing, legal assistance, and Medicaid recertification;

Access to a large network of Providers - Amida Care arranges appointments so Members are seen as quickly as possible. Many Providers see Members in their private offices, not clinics;

Quick Action - because decisions are made by the Primary Care Provider (PCP) and the Amida Care Medical Director services are approved faster;

Coordination - the Plan works with the Member, hospitals, specialists, and community case management; and

Member Involvement - opportunities for Members include peer stipend positions, member advisory council (MAC), and Board membership.

Amida Care Provider Network includes more than:

• 150 Primary Care Providers (PCPs)
• 6000 Specialists
• 130 Case Managers
• 1000 Behavioral Health Providers
• 400 Ancillary service Providers (e.g., home care)
• 19 Hospitals across 3 boroughs

To enroll in the Plan, please click How Do I Become a Member.

For more information, visit our Member Frequently Asked Questions.