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Complete your SCN pre-screening
Answer a few questions about your household, Medicaid coverage, and food needs.
New York Social Care Network
Good food. Real support. Right at home.
Essential Care helps eligible Medicaid members—from young adults and parents to older New Yorkers—explore nutritious food support through the SCN program.
- ✓ For adults and families
- ✓ Simple private SCN pre-screening
- ✓ Nutritious food support
Support for every stageFor individuals, parents, families, and older adults.
A clear path forward
Support without the runaround.
Essential Care helps you understand the SCN pre-screening application process, organize your information, and connect with a representative for the next step.
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Connect with our team
After you submit the pre-screening application, our team will privately review it and contact you about next steps.
Call (718) 962-8001
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Explore available support
If you may qualify, the Essential Care team will explain the food support that may be available through the program.
Prefer to speak with someone?
(718) 962-8001
Essential Care pre-screening team
Common questions
Good to know before you apply.
Who may qualify?
Eligible New York Medicaid members may qualify based on pre-screening information and current program requirements.
Is there a cost?
Food support is available at no cost to members who meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
Do I need Medicaid?
Medicaid coverage is one factor reviewed during the SCN pre-screening process.
What happens after I complete the form?
Your completed SCN pre-screening application is sent securely to Essential Care. A representative will review it and contact you about the next step.
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How would you like to get started?
Choose the option that works best for you.
Private and secure. Your answers are sent to Essential Care only after you review and submit.
Important: This is an Essential Care SCN pre-screening application for possible SCN food-support eligibility. It is not the official New York State (NYS) AHC screening and does not determine or guarantee eligibility.
A quick way to connect
Request a call
Leave your basic contact details and an Essential Care representative will call you.
Private and secureYour information goes directly to Essential Care.
Need help now? Call (718) 962-8001
About 1 minute
Your contact information
All fields are required.
About 12–15 minutes