Elderplan/HomeFirst is a not-for-profit health plan that provides New Yorkers with affordable Medicare Advantage and Managed Long-Term Care plan options.
Dedicated to Providing Care to Our Community for Over 40 Years
For more than 40 years, our mission as a not-for-profit health plan has been to ensure that at-risk members of our community have access to and receive the comprehensive benefits they need delivered with the compassion, dignity and respect they deserve.
Elderplan Medicare Advantage Plans offer important benefits beyond what Original Medicare provides, such as prescription drug coverage, hearing, vision, dental, and more.
Our long-term care plans are designed to provide essential support services to help members who qualify for Medicaid and suffer from conditions requiring ongoing care and who have the ability to remain safely in their homes.
Elderplan/HomeFirst is a participating agency of MJHS Health System.
Explore Elderplan Health Plan Options
If you have just Medicare:
Elderplan Flex (HMO-POS)
Covers medical, hospital and prescription drugs in one convenient plan.
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Elderplan Extra Help (HMO-POS)
Covers medical, hospital and prescription drugs in one simple plan for members. It also provides additional savings for people who are eligible for Extra Help (LIS).
Learn more about Elderplan Extra Help
Elderplan Select (HMO-POS I-SNP/IE/SNP)
Provides an added layer of care for members who live in assisted living communities, a nursing home, or other congregate care settings.
Learn More About Elderplan SelectIf You Have Medicare & Medicaid:
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP)
Covers medical, hospital, prescription drugs and Long-Term Care in one convenient plan.
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Elderplan for Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP)
Covers medical, hospital, and prescription drugs in one simple plan.
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Elderplan Advantage for Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS ISNP)
For Medicare or Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who live in one of Elderplan’s contracted nursing homes and want additional support.
Learn More about Elderplan Advantage for Nursing Home ResidentsIf you have just Medicaid:
HomeFirst Managed Long-Term Care (MLTCP)
Designed for people who qualify for Medicaid and suffer from conditions requiring ongoing home care. You can keep your existing medical and prescription drug coverages.
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Supportive Resources
Selecting the right health plan can feel overwhelming, but the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you're exploring options for yourself or a loved one, this section offers helpful resources—like the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage—so you can feel confident and supported in making the best choice for your needs.
Simplifying the Difference Between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans
Original Medicare is a federal program that helps the elderly and disabled afford care while Medicare Advantage is an alternative to Original Medicare that gives people more options. Lear more about the differences.
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Your Guide to Long-Term Care
Deciding on long-term care is significant, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re planning for yourself or a loved one, understanding what long-term care is, when it’s needed, and the available options will help you make the best choice.
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Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care?
Does Medicare cover hospice care? It seems like a straightforward question. Unfortunately, many family members discover that it’s challenging to find a simple answer when they start researching the Medicare benefits their loved ones are entitled to. We hope we can help.
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