Doctor’s Note: July 2026 reminders from Evergreen Health

We’re closed on Friday, July 3rd.  

All Evergreen Health locations and Community Access Services will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 7.  

If you have a medical emergency during this time, please call 911. If you have a mental health or substance use-related emergency during this time, please call 988.  

Make sure your contact info is up-to-date in Medicaid so you don’t miss important updates. 

Starting on January 1, 2027, a new federal rule will require some people who have Medicaid coverage to show they are working, going to school, volunteering in the community, or participating in job training to keep their health coverage.  

What does this mean for you?  

If work requirements for Medicaid coverage apply to you, the New York State Department of Health marketplace will send you a notice by mail (or email if you chose electronic notices) about upcoming changes by Sept. 1, 2026.   

If you’re enrolled in Medicaid through the marketplace, you need to make sure your contact information is up to date for the account, including phone number, email, and home address so you can receive important information from the state.  

If you are enrolled in Medicaid through the marketplace, you can update your contact information in these ways:  

• Go to your New York State of Health account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.  

• Meet with an enrollment assistor who can help you update your account.  

• Call the New York State of Health Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777 (TTY: 1-800-662-1220). 

Need more information?  

Evergreen’s Financial Counseling Center is available from 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday, and Tuesday until 7pm. Contact us at 716.847.2441 (press option 7), or walk into our 206 South Elmwood Avenue location.  

Visit https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/stay-covered to find more information about upcoming changes and who will be affected. 

July is Disability Pride Month 

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, achievements, and beauty of the disability community. In 2026, we proudly commemorate the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that continues to advance inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. 

Join us at the Disability Pride Festival on July 24 from 2 to 7pm at Buffalo RiverWorks! With free parking available, this empowering event is an opportunity to celebrate pride, support accessibility, and be part of important conversations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Don’t wait to schedule your child’s annual wellness visit 

It may be the beginning of summer, but back-to-school will be here before we know it. Don’t wait to schedule your child’s annual wellness visit and submit your school and daycare forms early to avoid delays in enrollment.