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Notice

At this time, we are experiencing higher call volumes and fully booked appointments. As a reminder, the deadline to enroll for a January 1st start date is 12/15. Please complete your application or plan change by 12/15. The NY State of Health (NYSOH) call center: 1-855-355-5777 is open from 8:00am-8:00pm Monday through Friday; Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm; and Sunday Dec 15th from 9:00am-10:00pm.

Before you make your plan decision, be sure to check in with your local RedShirt. We have a lot of great news to share with you and we want to make sure you are getting the most out of your plan.

We’ll provide you with the personalized attention you deserve to help you choose the best plan for your unique needs. Our experienced RedShirts will guide you through the process, and help you understand all of your plan options.

We encourage you to call and speak with a RedShirt or make an appointment by selecting the “Make an Appointment” button below.

Independent Health’s Information Centers

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cheektowaga/Depew

 620 Dick Road, Depew, NY 14043


Williamsville

 250 Essjay Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

Orchard Park

 3225 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Ways to Contact a RedShirt

Phone

Call (716) 505-8515 or 1-855-210-9930

(TTY: 711)

Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Schedule an Appointment

Conveniently and safely discuss plan options with one of our RedShirts. Make an appointment to meet with us by phone or virtually.

Email

Send us an email and a RedShirt will be happy to return your e-mail or call you within 24 hours.

individualsales@independenthealth.com

Mail

Independent Health
511 Farber Lakes Drive
Buffalo, NY 14221

Phone

MediSource, Essential & Child Health Plus:
(716) 250-7183 or 1-833-891-9372  (TTY: 711)
Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm ET

Individual Market:
(716) 631-8701 or 1-800-501-3439 (TTY: 711)
Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm ET

Need to Recertify?

For Members looking to renew their coverage, you can speak with a RedShirt.

OR call a RedShirt (716) 505-8570 or 855-472-7800 (TTY: 711) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Email

Send us an email and a RedShirt will be happy to return your e-mail or call you within 24 hours.

individualsales@independenthealth.com

Mail

Independent Health
511 Farber Lakes Drive
Buffalo, NY 14221

MORE LOCATIONS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

In addition to our Information Centers, we have other walk-in locations around WNY to make it even easier for you to meet with a RedShirt.®

Akron Newstead Senior Center

5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY 14001

Thursday

MAY 30

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Akron Newstead Senior Center

5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY 14001

Thursday

JULY 18

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Akron Newstead Senior Center

5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY 14001

Thursday

NOV 7

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Karen Society of Buffalo

246 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213

Wednesdays

APR thru DEC

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Matt Urban Community Center

1081 Broadway St., Buffalo, NY 14212

Wednesday

APR 10

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Matt Urban Community Center

1081 Broadway St., Buffalo, NY 14212

Wednesday

MAY 8

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

701 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215

Saturday

MAY 18

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

West Side Community Center

161 Vermont St., Buffalo, NY 14213

Thursday

JULY 25

5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

701 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215

Tuesday

AUG 6

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Westminster Community Charter School

24 Westminster Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215

Wednesday

AUG 14

4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

West Side Community Center

161 Vermont St., Buffalo, NY 14213

Thursday

OCT 3

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Westminster Community Charter School

24 Westminster Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215

Wednesday

OCT 9

4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

701 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215

Saturday

NOV 16

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Rural Outreach Center

730 Olean Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052

Saturday

MAY 11

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Rural Outreach Center

730 Olean Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052

Saturday

AUG 10

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Rural Outreach Center

730 Olean Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052

Saturday

NOV 23

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Lackawanna Senior Center

230 Martin Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218

Thursday

APR 11

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lackawanna Senior Center

230 Martin Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218

Tuesday

JULY 30

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Lackawanna Senior Center

230 Martin Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218

Thursday

OCT 24

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Packard Court Community Center

4300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Thursday

MAY 23

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Doris Jones Community Center

3001 9th St., Niagara Falls, NY 14305

Thursday

AUG 1

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Packard Court Community Center

4300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Thursday

AUG 29

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Doris Jones Community Center

3001 9th St., Niagara Falls, NY 14305

Thursday

OCT 17

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Packard Court Community Center

4300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Tuesday

OCT 22

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Packard Court Community Center

4300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Thursday

DEC 19

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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