Criteria for Admissions

The Admissions Office accepts Medicaid and Aetna. If St. Christopher’s Inn is not currently in network with your plan, we may be able to develop a Single Case Rate Agreement with your carrier. Additionally, in order to be accepted for admission into the shelter and/or treatment program at St. Christopher’s Inn, you must meet the following:

• Male
• Aged 18 or over
• Medically Stable
• Psychiatrically Stable

 

We Require:

• Completion of our Admissions Referral Form
• Men to be medically and psychiatrically stable
• Immediate medical care to be addressed prior to admission
• Insurance Information:
  • Please note we accept:
    • Medicaid (active, pending, and most Medicaid Managed Care Payers)
      • Affinity / Molina
      • Amidacare
      • CDPHP
      • Empire / Anthem Healthplus
      • Fidelis
      • HIP / GHI Medicaid (parent company is Emblem with Value Options, also MA)
      • Metroplus
      • United Healthcare
    • Private Insurances accepted at SCI:
      • Aetna
      • CDPHP (Capital District Physicians Health Plan)

The list of accepted insurance plans above was last updated on April 1, 2026. Because our accepted insurances may change, we encourage you to call us at any time to confirm the most current information.

**At this time, we are unable to accept: Medicare; Centers Plan for Health Living, LLC; Emblem/HIP/GHI Commercial Private; Excellus Health Plan; VNS Choice Select Health SNP; and Village Senior Services Corp.**

 

When Available:

• Medical history with chest x-ray or PPD
• Pychiatric evaluation for men on psychotropic medications

Accommodations at SCI is a dormitory residence setting. We provide care that is both short and long term (6+ months). For men requiring medically managed detox, please complete prior to admission at SCI.