HEALTH INSURANCE:
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, NYS of Health announced that Special Enrollment Period will now be made available for New Yorkers. Eligible individuals will be able to enroll in insurance coverage through NY State of Health through May 15, 2020. Navigators at the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island can help you enroll in a quality, affordable plan. Please call the HWCLI Healthcare Access Line at 516-505-4426 to schedule an over-the-phone appointment.
SNAP:
The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island knows that food insecurity is a rapidly increasing emergent need during this time. You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) which can help you cover food costs. Please call Carolina Flores Cruz at HWCLI at 631-697-1124 for more information.
COVID-19:
The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island is working hard to compile COVID-19 resources for individuals and organizations. Please visit www.hwcli.com/covid-19 for a wide variety of useful information and guidance.