How does Health Insurance Assistance work?

Open enrollment period for New Yorkers to enroll in private health insurance or change your coverage has been extended through December 31, 2021 . You can enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan all year round. If you are currently enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan and your coverage is ending on March 31, 2021, your coverage will be extended for an additional 12-month period. The following programs will be screened for through the NY State of Health Marketplace, they are not screened for on ACCESS NYC: Medicaid Child Health Plus Essential Plan Qualified Health Plan Options are available for all New Yorkers, even if you are not a citizen Obtaining health insurance helps you to pay for planned or unexpected medical care

What do I need in order to apply to Health Insurance Assistance?

Document requirements vary by program: If you are under 65 years old and not seeking long term care, please visit the New York State of Health Marketplace to find what <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fochia%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fenrollment-information.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910804767&sdata=r95txF2srUHzt0RqtNKW40j8AsKmh8aYUh3%2FHSOTsUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-gc-link="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fochia%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fenrollment-information.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910804767&sdata=r95txF2srUHzt0RqtNKW40j8AsKmh8aYUh3%2FHSOTsUs%3D&reserved=0">documents are required to apply. If you are 65 years old or older, please visit the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fochia%2Fcoverage-care%2Fmedicaid.page&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910804767&sdata=qS5S6T4jVZH9PU9nfTixwyx1tGaYPCkUH7E%2FGwpgO7E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-gc-link="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fochia%2Fcoverage-care%2Fmedicaid.page&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910804767&sdata=qS5S6T4jVZH9PU9nfTixwyx1tGaYPCkUH7E%2FGwpgO7E%3D&reserved=0">NYC Human Resource Administration to find what <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fochia%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fenrollment-documents-non-magi.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910804767&sdata=hD03L%2FCqPrwWWRUFgZM9GQRuALSugaR0e6z04%2BBoyyY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-gc-link="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fochia%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fenrollment-documents-non-magi.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910804767&sdata=hD03L%2FCqPrwWWRUFgZM9GQRuALSugaR0e6z04%2BBoyyY%3D&reserved=0">documents are required to apply. If you are seeking long-term care, please visit the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fochia%2Fcoverage-care%2Fmedicaid.page&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910814726&sdata=WiSGRbDnusuYJd0%2Bquu0YYhVAvNaHtUMqLnYQeN8X1M%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-gc-link="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fochia%2Fcoverage-care%2Fmedicaid.page&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910814726&sdata=WiSGRbDnusuYJd0%2Bquu0YYhVAvNaHtUMqLnYQeN8X1M%3D&reserved=0">NYC Human Resource Administration to find what <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fochia%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fenrollment-documents-non-magi.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910814726&sdata=qzpz86X%2Fh8YVTeNU37WDhzKGjX6af0VLKf1M4k2jl1c%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-gc-link="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fochia%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fenrollment-documents-non-magi.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7C2b30ba0cb24c4b3034da08d84845ec7b%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637338812910814726&sdata=qzpz86X%2Fh8YVTeNU37WDhzKGjX6af0VLKf1M4k2jl1c%3D&reserved=0">documents are required to apply.

How do I Apply to Health Insurance Assistance?

GetCoveredNYC helps New Yorkers enroll in health insurance with dedicated specialists who can assist you in your language for free. Contact GetCoveredNYC . Visit the NY State of Health website to enroll in coverage online if you are under 65 years old. If you are age 65 and over, or on Medicare, or need Medicaid related to a disability, you can complete and mail your application and Supplement A form to: MAP Initial Eligibility Unit PO Box 24390, Brooklyn, NY 11202 If you are under 65 years old, Call the NY State of Health at 855-355-5777 If you are 65 and over, or on Medicare, or need Medicaid due to a disability, Call the HRA Helpline at 888-692-6116 to get information to enroll Call Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Enrollers at 347-396-4705 to make an appointment to apply for or renew Medicaid If you are under 65 years old, find help to enroll for a free health insurance through the NY State of Health website with a Certified Application Counselor near you. If you are 65 and older, living with disabilities or visually impaired, find help to enroll at your local <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fochia%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Ffacilitated-enrollers.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Chmohammed%40nycopportunity.nyc.gov%7Ca6a391500a644ef121b808d75d4b5613%7C73d61799c28440228d4154cc4f1929ef%7C0%7C0%7C637080451062458193&sdata=ztkDY0mDPEOwXGy8%2FklMfUSCRL9c4xMCmL7DbUT%2FJB4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facilitated Enrollers for Medicaid .

Health Insurance Assistance

1. How it Works

Every New Yorker can get health insurance. There are low-cost and free plans for people who qualify, and counselors to help you choose a plan.

Open enrollment period for New Yorkers to enroll in private health insurance or change your coverage has been extended through December 31, 2021. You can enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan all year round.
If you are currently enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan and your coverage is ending on March 31, 2021, your coverage will be extended for an additional 12-month period.
The following programs will be screened for through the NY State of Health Marketplace, they are not screened for on ACCESS NYC:
- Medicaid
- Child Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Qualified Health Plan
Options are available for all New Yorkers, even if you are not a citizen
Obtaining health insurance helps you to pay for planned or unexpected medical care

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

All New Yorkers can get help understanding and enrolling in health insurance. Depending on your age and income, you may also be eligible for public health insurance.

If your income is above the Medicaid income eligibility levels, you could obtain Medicaid through the Medicaid Excess Income Program. To qualify for this program, you must be under age 21, age 65 or older, certified blind or certified disabled, pregnant or a parent of a child under age 21 and meet the other Medicaid eligibility requirements.

Take a short survey to see if you might be eligible for this or 30 other programs.

Am I Eligible?

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

Document requirements vary by program:

If you are under 65 years old and not seeking long term care, please visit the New York State of Health Marketplace to find what documents are required to apply.
- If you are 65 years old or older, please visit the NYC Human Resource Administration to find what documents are required to apply.
If you are seeking long-term care, please visit the NYC Human Resource Administration to find what documents are required to apply.

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

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Visit the NY State of Health website to enroll in coverage online if you are under 65 years old.

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