Medical Assistance: Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP)
The Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) can help you get the care you need for you and your unborn baby. PCAP offers complete pregnancy care and other healthcare services to women and teens that live in New York State. The Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternal Services (MOMS) Program provides complete pregnancy services in areas of the state where PCAP health centers are not located.
There is no cost to eligible women who participate in MOMS or PCAP!
Covered services include:
- routine pregnancy medical check-ups, lab work, and access to specialists;
- hospital care during pregnancy and delivery;
- information about pregnancy, labor and delivery;
- HIV counseling and testing;
- help in applying for other programs such as WIC and low or no cost health insurance for your children and family;
- full healthcare for you until at least two months after delivery;
- healthcare for your baby for at least one year after birth;
- and family planning services.
You can apply at the Department of Social Services (315) 366-2211 or the Public Health Department (315) 366-2361.