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Qualified Health Plans (QHP) | NY State of Health

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How it Works

Qualified Health Plans are private health insurance plans where you pay a certain monthly amount for coverage. There are also out of pocket expenses including copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance.

  • You might be able to get financial help if you enroll through NY State of Health.
      • To get insurance coverage for 2025, enroll between November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025. This is the only time of the year that you can enroll in private health insurance through the marketplace, unless you have a qualifying event like moving to another county or state, getting married, or turning 26 and losing coverage through a parent’s plan.
    • To change your current plan for 2025, do so between November 16, 2024 – January 31, 2025.
    • If you have limited income or children, you might qualify for free or low-cost public health insurance plans like Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan. You can enroll in these anytime during the year.
  • You can also buy private insurance directly from an insurance company but you won’t be eligible for financial help.

Determine your eligibility

Anyone can enroll in a Qualified Health Plan.

  • Most immigrants can enroll on the NY State of Health Marketplace. Financial help is available.
  • Anyone can purchase private health insurance directly from an insurance company by calling the insurance company or visiting their website.

How to apply


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Learn more about health insurance options

Learn more about your options through HRA’s Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access .

Request enrollment help

GetCoveredNYC helps New Yorkers enroll in health insurance. Dedicated specialists can assist you in your language for free.

Request a counselor call

Complete a Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Inquiry Form to receive a call from an enrollment counselor. Free enrollment assistance is available regardless of immigration status and in many languages. Your information will be kept private.

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For general questions on health insurance and to find an in-person assistor.


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Last Updated February 11, 2025