Health Clinic

The Brooklyn College Health Clinic

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Online Health resources

Disclaimer: The following health links are designed for educational and resource purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider or call the Brooklyn College Health Clinic at (718) 951-5580 to schedule an appointment. Please note that price ranges, where listed, may be out of date.

Health Insurance

http://www.healthcare.gov/, is an online portal to find insurance options for those who need insurance, and as a resource for those who want to shop around for new options, or to find out their new benefits under the new law.

http://www.healthcareandyou.org/ offers easy-to-understand information about the health care law, helping individuals make informed health care decisions for themselves and their families. The insurance plan finder at http://finder.healthcare.gov/ may help one in navigating available options.

Access NYC, https://a858-ihss.nyc.gov/ihss1/en_US/IHSS_homePage.do, is a free service identifies and screens more than 30 city, state, and federal human service benefit programs. You may use it anonymously or create an account if you wish to apply for programs online. Based on your answers, it will trigger you to investigate your eligibility for other likely benefits, such as food stamps, home energy assistance, etc. These other Access NYC programs may be found at: https://a858-ihss.nyc.gov/ihss1/en_US/IHSS_S054_programsPagePage.do?sequenceNumber=4&__o3rpu=IHSS_homePage.do

NYC Health Insurance Link, https://a069-webapps7.nyc.gov/HealthInsLink/Free_LowCost.aspx, allows you to compare the costs & benefits of selected health insurance plans. The website also contains info on choosing an insurance plan, consumer protection, and insurance terms. It takes you to links for Health and Hospitals Corporation facilities, community and Department of Health centers, and other programs for mental health, dental, vision, and prescription drug assistance. (If link does not open, copy and paste the link into your address box.)

List of Medicaid Offices
List of Social Service Organizations

Large discounts are available at select pharmacies on prescriptions through the free, Big Apple Rx Discount Card Program: www.bigapplerx.com or http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/bigapplerx/index.shtml

Free and Low-Cost Medical Facilities:

Inexpensive/free/nearly free clinics: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hardr/clinics.html

Free and Low-Cost Dental Care Options in New York City:

Lutheran Medical Center Dental
150 55th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
718.630.6875
Sliding scale fees between $15- $50 for the first visit, proof of income needed. Must make an appointment.

New York City Technical College
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY
718.260.5074
Provides cleaning, fluoride treatment, and x-rays. All services performed by dental hygiene students and supervised by licensed dental hygienists and dentists. All services are $10.

New York University David B. Kriser Dental Center
345 East 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
212.998.9800
212.998.9810, Community Outreach
Medicaid accepted, fee charged for uninsured individuals.

Free and Low-Cost Eye Care Options in New York City:

Kress Vision Program Of New York Downtown Hospital
170 William Street
New York, NY 10038
212.233.8483
Provide eye screening and glasses for uninsured.
Those who need glasses and have a prescription can contact New Eyes for the Needy at 973.376.4903

Park Ridge Family Health Center of Lutheran Medical Center
6311 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
718.492.8233
Must make an appointment. Sliding Scale starting between $15-$50 for the first visit, proof of income needed.

National Eye Care Project
1.800.222.EYES
Medical eye care for US citizens and legal residents, age 65 and older. No financial qualifications. Referral service. Medicare or other health insurance will pay the cost of the care, if without insurance and in need of care, treatment will be provided at no charge.

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