Medicaid in Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York

Q: How to apply for Medicaid in Forest Home?

Apply online at https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/, call 1-800-318-2596, or visit the Tompkins County office near Forest Home.

📊 2026 Income Limits — Forest Home, New York

Household Size	Monthly Limit	Annual Limit
1 person	$1,632/mo	$19,578/yr
2 people	$2,215/mo	$26,572/yr
3 people	$2,798/mo	$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical	$3,482/mo	$41,782/yr
5 people	$4,065/mo	$48,778/yr
6 people	$4,648/mo	$55,774/yr
7 people	$5,231/mo	$62,770/yr
8 people	$5,814/mo	$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

📝 How to Apply — Forest Home, New York

Check Eligibility

Income at or below 138% FPL. Family of 4 in Forest Home: $3,482/month in 2026.

Apply Online — Fastest

Visit www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/ — available 24/7.

Apply by Phone — 1-800-318-2596

Call Mon–Fri business hours for Forest Home residents.

Apply In-Person — Tompkins County Office

Visit offices near Forest Home. Walk-ins accepted.

📋 Documents Required — Forest Home

Photo ID
Proof of income
Proof of state residency
Social Security number
Immigration docs if applicable

❓ FAQs — Medicaid in Forest Home

Who qualifies for Medicaid in Forest Home, New York?

Residents of Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York with income at or below 138% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 1-800-318-2596.

How to apply for Medicaid in Forest Home?

Apply online at www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/, call 1-800-318-2596, or visit Tompkins County office.

Is there a Medicaid office in Forest Home?

The nearest office is in Tompkins County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.

🔗 Other Benefits in Forest Home, New York

🍎 SNAP Benefits 🏠 Section 8 Housing 🍼 WIC Program ⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help 💵 TANF Cash Assistance 🧓 SSI Benefits ♿ SSDI Benefits 👶 CHIP Health Insurance

🚀 Apply for Medicaid

Apply Online — Official ↗ 📞 Call 1-800-318-2596 ← Back to Tompkins County

🔔 New York Alerts 2026

Free alerts when Medicaid changes in New York.

📌 All Benefits in Forest Home

🍎 SNAP Benefits 🏥 Medicaid 🏠 Section 8 Housing 🍼 WIC Program ⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help 💵 TANF Cash Assistance 🧓 SSI Benefits ♿ SSDI Benefits 👶 CHIP Health Insurance 🏦 Local Food Banks

🏥 Medicaid in Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York — 2026