Partners Health Plan (PHP) is a nonprofit health plan created to support people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury.
By combining coverage and provider networks for Medicare, Medicaid and IDD services, members are provided with a cohesive, easy-to-navigate and individualized plan of care. Drawing from the support and experience of its long-established and trusted sponsor agencies: NYSARC and ADAPT Community Network (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City), which are both leading providers of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.
“We are dedicated to keeping each of our participants healthy, happy and as independent as possible while they pursue their dreams and valued outcomes in the diverse communities they call home,” said Kerry Delaney, CEO of Partners Health Plan. “Working in close collaboration with families and other members of the community, we will continue the proud NYSARC/ADAPT tradition of supporting the unique needs and wishes of the individuals in their care, fully integrating their supports and services, advocating on their behalf and assisting participants throughout their lives. Our goals are lofty, but so are the expectations of the people we are committed to supporting.”
In order to maintain an exceptional standard of care, Partners Health Plan’s two-person care coordination team supports members in obtaining appropriate person-centered services such as medical, vision and pharmaceutical needs as well as benefits such as durable medical equipment, telehealth, self-direction, home care, community habilitation, residential supports, transportation and much more. The PHP team coordinates and communicates with members, their families and their providers (doctors, residences, day programs, etc.) to ensure quality healthcare and services.
Covering more than health care, Partners Health Plan is committed to providing members with the life they choose. PHP developed the PAL program that connects members to their local community. By fostering connections and developing friendships, individuals participating in the program are able to develop friendships through shared interests, thus improving their quality of life.
“One of the primary concerns we hear from families is what will happen to their loved one after they are gone,” Delaney said. “Our goal is to put their minds at ease with the comfort of knowing that we will work tirelessly as trusted advocates for our members every day to help them live their best lives.”
The following individuals are eligible to join Partners Health Plan:
• Are over the age of 21
• Have active Medicaid and Medicare
• Are eligible for OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) Waiver services.
• Reside in our service area (Currently nine counties: Rockland, Westchester, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk).
To learn more about enrolling in PHP Care Complete FIDA-IDD Plan, visit www.phpcares.org.
