Health Insurance Options
Access to affordable healthcare is important to the health and well-being of our community. The following resources can help individuals and families explore health insurance options, understand coverage, and find enrollment assistance.
Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 – December 7 (annually)
Medicare Resources
- Medicare.gov — 1-800-633-4227
- Erie County HIICAP — (716) 858-7883. Free Medicare counseling and assistance.
Health Insurance Providers
- Independent Health — (716) 631-3001
- Highmark BCBS of WNY — (844) 639-2441
- Univera Healthcare — (716) 847-1480
Government Health Insurance Programs
- NYS Medicaid — 1-800-541-2831
- NY State of Health Marketplace — 1-855-355-5777. Information about insurance plans, financial assistance, Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan.
Free Insurance Assistance & Support
- Community Health Advocates — 1-888-614-5400. Free help understanding coverage, resolving medical bills, and appealing insurance denials.
- 211 Western New York — Dial 211 or 1-888-696-9211. Free referrals to local health and human services.
Buffalo Together provides these resources for informational purposes only and does not endorse or recommend any specific insurance provider or plan.