Best Healthcare in New York — 16 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in New York

New York has separate Family Court (for custody, support, paternity, DV) and Supreme Court (for divorce) systems. NYC's Family Court operates in all five boroughs. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement. NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse are the major metros. Legal Aid Society of NYC, Sanctuary for Families, NYLAG, and the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence serve women.

16 Resources

1. New York Medicaid — Free

New York Medicaid works with women across New York on primary care, women's health, maternity, and insurance enrollment. Contact (800) 541-2831 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.

(800) 541-2831 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. NY State of Health Marketplace — Free

NY State of Health Marketplace is a nationwide resource where New York women can find primary care, women's health, maternity, and insurance enrollment. Reach the team at (855) 355-5777 to schedule a screening. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.

(855) 355-5777 · Statewide service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

3. NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals serves women in New York and surrounding New York communities with primary care, women's health, maternity, and insurance enrollment. Contact (844) 692-4692 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.

(844) 692-4692 · Multiple NYC locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is a New York healthcare resource helping mothers with primary care, women's health, maternity, and insurance enrollment. Call (800) 230-7526 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Available Varies by location; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

(800) 230-7526 · Multiple NY locations · Varies by location · Visit Website

5. Community Health Center Association of NY

Community Health Center Association of NY works with women across New York on primary care, women's health, maternity, and insurance enrollment. Call (212) 279-9686 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

(212) 279-9686 · Multiple locations statewide · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. NY Department of Health — Free

NY Department of Health provides primary care, women's health, maternity, and insurance enrollment for women in Albany. Call (518) 474-2011 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.

(518) 474-2011 · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. HealthCare.gov — Free

Federal Health Insurance Marketplace — apply for coverage, see plans, and check if you qualify for Medicaid for women across age groups. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Medicaid.gov — Free

Federal Medicaid program information and state-by-state eligibility and enrollment for women across age groups. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online

9. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

Federal directory of community health centers offering sliding-scale primary care nationwide for women across age groups. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Planned Parenthood — Free

Reproductive and sexual health care including birth control, STI testing, cancer screening, and prenatal care for women across age groups. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

HHS office providing women's health information, helpline 1-800-994-9662, and resources. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. CDC Women's Health — Free

Centers for Disease Control resources on women's health topics from cancer prevention to maternal health. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Susan G. Komen — Free

Breast cancer support, screening referrals, and financial assistance. 1-877 GO KOMEN helpline for women across age groups. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. American Cancer Society — Free

Free cancer information, patient support, transportation, and lodging programs. 1-800-227-2345 for women across age groups. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. March of Dimes — Free

Improving maternal and infant health. Resources for pregnancy, birth defects, and NICU support for women across age groups. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

Advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls through research, advocacy, and education. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women across age groups who need vetted, plain-language information on primary care, women's health screenings, reproductive care, prenatal services, and chronic disease management. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in New York?
Women's Corner tracks 16 healthcare resources for women in New York.
Are healthcare resources in New York free?
13 of the 16 listed healthcare resources in New York are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in New York have healthcare resources?
Listings span cities including Albany.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in New York?
Featured entries include New York Medicaid, NY State of Health Marketplace, NYC Health + Hospitals, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, Community Health Center Association of NY.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
6 of 16 New York healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?
Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?
Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?
Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?
Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.