Patricia J Danaher MD PC

05/27/2026

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05/06/2026

NY State of Health is offering free air conditioners through its Essential Plan Cooling Program to help vulnerable individuals who struggle with extreme heat.

Patients can apply online by scanning the QR code at left or going to the application page. The program runs from April 15, 2026, to August 31, 2026, or until supplies run out.
During the summer, patients living in excessive heat have a higher risk of death and hospitalization from chronic conditions. By having A/C units installed in their homes, the program can improve health outcomes and prevent emergency visits and hospitalizations.

Please notify your patients currently enrolled in the Essential Plan that they may be eligible if they have one of these health conditions:
Asthma
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Chronic migraine
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Diabetes
Disability
End-stage kidney disease (ESKD)
Epilepsy
Hypertension
History of stroke
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Severe obesity (Class III / morbid obesity)
Parkinson’s disease
Pregnancy and postpartum
Serious mental illness

For more information on the program, visit https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/CoolingProgram.

The Essential Plan Cooling Program is now accepting applications. Apply today! NEW in 2026! Air Conditioning Units will be available to Essential Plan members who experience one or more of sixteen qualifying conditions.