Yes, We Accept Medicaid. And No, We Won't Treat You Like Crap.
Let's address the elephant in the room: some pharmacies treat Medicaid patients like they're doing you a favor. Long waits. Attitude. Making you feel like you're less important than private insurance patients. It's BS, and it shouldn't happen. AV Chemist accepts ALL New York Medicaid and managed care plans, and we treat every patient with respect, regardless of what insurance card you hand us.
Medicare patient paying $20 copay? Same service. Medicaid patient with $0 copay? Same service. Private insurance with high deductible? Same service. Commercial plan? Same service. We don't do tiered treatment based on who's paying the bill. That's not how healthcare should work.
Every Single NY Medicaid Plan Works Here
Seriously. All of them. If you've got NY Medicaid, we take it. No exceptions, no "we don't accept that plan" nonsense.
Yes, We Accept Your Plan:
- • Traditional Medicaid – The original fee-for-service
- • Healthfirst – All Healthfirst Medicaid managed care plans
- • Fidelis Care – Every Fidelis Medicaid plan
- • MetroPlus – MetroPlus Medicaid managed care
- • EmblemHealth – All EmblemHealth Medicaid plans
- • United Healthcare Community Plan – UHC Medicaid
- • Affinity Health Plan – Affinity Medicaid
- • Amida Care – Specialized Medicaid
- • VillageCareMAX – VillageCare Medicaid
- • Dual Eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) – MLTC & FIDA plans
Not sure which plan you've got? Doesn't matter. Bring your Medicaid card (or Common Benefit ID card), we'll figure it out and process your prescription. Takes like 2 minutes.
Why Medicaid Patients Choose AV Chemist
Medicaid Benefits:
- • $0 copays – Most medications have no copay
- • All Medicaid plans accepted – No exceptions
- • Prior authorization help – We handle all paperwork
- • Formulary navigation – Find covered alternatives
- • Plan changes – Help switching Medicaid plans
Respectful Service:
- • Dignity & respect – No judgment, just care
- • Free delivery – To your Queens home
- • Multilingual support – Spanish, Polish, and more
- • Patient counseling – Medication education
- • Community pharmacy – We serve our neighbors
How to Use Medicaid at AV Chemist
Simple Process:
- 1. Bring Your Medicaid Card
Have your NY Medicaid ID card (or Common Benefit Identification Card)
- 2. Provide Your Prescription
Give us your prescription from your doctor or call for transfers
- 3. We Verify Coverage
We check your Medicaid plan and process your prescription
- 4. Pick Up or FREE Delivery
Pick up at our Glendale location or get free delivery to your Queens address
Note: Most Medicaid prescriptions have $0 copay. If there is a copay, we'll let you know the amount before filling.
Medicaid Coverage Help
Navigating Medicaid coverage can be confusing. AV Chemist's pharmacists help Queens Medicaid patients understand their benefits and access all covered medications:
Medicaid Assistance We Provide:
- • Formulary checks – Verify if medications are covered by your plan
- • Prior authorization – Handle all PA requests with your doctor
- • Alternative options – Find covered alternatives when needed
- • Plan navigation – Help understanding managed care formularies
- • Recertification reminders – Don't lose coverage due to missed renewals
- • Dual eligible coordination – Medicare + Medicaid benefits
Free Delivery Throughout Queens for Medicaid Patients
All Medicaid patients receive 100% free delivery to their Queens address. No minimums, no fees, no exceptions. We deliver to all Queens neighborhoods:
Western Queens:
- • Glendale
- • Ridgewood
- • Middle Village
- • Maspeth
Central Queens:
- • Forest Hills
- • Rego Park
- • Elmhurst
- • Corona
All Queens Areas:
- • Flushing
- • Astoria
- • Jamaica
- • Everywhere!
Why Choose AV Chemist Over Chain Pharmacies?
❌ Chain Pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid):
- • Often make Medicaid patients wait longer than other customers
- • May treat Medicaid patients with less respect
- • Limited time to explain coverage or alternatives
- • Impersonal service from rotating staff
- • Delivery often not available or has fees
✅ AV Chemist Medicaid Service:
- • Same respectful service for ALL patients regardless of insurance
- • 15-30 minute prescription fills for everyone
- • Dedicated pharmacist guidance on Medicaid coverage
- • Personal relationship with consistent pharmacy team
- • 100% free delivery throughout Queens, always
What Queens Medicaid Patients Say
"At CVS they always made me feel bad about using Medicaid. At AV Chemist, they treat me like family. Same day delivery to my Elmhurst apartment and they actually answer my questions about my medications. This is what healthcare should be!"
– Maria R., Elmhurst (Healthfirst Medicaid patient)
Medicaid FAQ
Do you accept all Medicaid managed care plans?
Yes! AV Chemist accepts ALL New York Medicaid managed care plans including Healthfirst, Fidelis, MetroPlus, EmblemHealth, UHC Community Plan, and all others.
How much do prescriptions cost with Medicaid?
Most Medicaid prescriptions have $0 copay. Some medications may have a small copay ($1-$3), but we'll let you know before filling. We also help find covered alternatives if your medication has a copay.
What if my medication requires prior authorization?
We handle all prior authorization requests. We'll contact your doctor's office, submit the necessary paperwork to your Medicaid plan, and follow up until approval. You don't need to do anything.
Can I transfer prescriptions from another pharmacy?
Absolutely! Call us at (929) 387-8111 with your Medicaid card information and we'll transfer all your prescriptions. The process takes 15-30 minutes and is completely free.