Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access


	Mayor Unveils NYC Health Insurance Link Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Robert Doar launched NYC Health Insurance Link, a new web-based tool to help New Yorkers find a health insurance plan that best fits their healthcare needs and budgets. The tool will assist small business owners, freelancers and other independent or unemployed workers who do not currently have health insurance coverage or are looking for more affordable coverage. Read the Press Release (in PDF) Visit Health Insurance Link View the Photos

Healthcare Reform at the Local Level This issue brief looks at how best to implement a navigator program in New York City, outlining a framework for delivering efficient and effective, data driven and accountable navigator services.
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Crain's Health Pulse Article

BigAppleRx is the City of New York's official prescription discount card designed to help all NYC consumers save on both brand name and generic medications.
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Connecting NYC's Uninsured to Coverage
This report examines public health insurance coverage in the City and how outreach strategies can evolve to meet the emerging opportunities to expand coverage.
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Federal Health Care Reform Signed into Law
On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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New! Small Business Tax Credit
New! Young Adult Dependent Coverage

Domestic Partners
NYC small businesses interested in providing health insurance benefits for domestic partners of employees have new options.

Internship Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in helping to implement New York City’s health care agenda.
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College Students
Cover yourself and your family while you get your degree. Find the right blend of health insurance options that works best for you.

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Download public health insurance brochures in various languages.
These brochures describe the available public health insurance programs and eligibility guidelines for all eligible uninsured New Yorkers.


	Welcome to the HealthStat pre-screening system for health insurance. The pre-screening system serves both individuals and families living in New York City. This system can help you find out if you and your family qualify financially for public and private health insurance options.


	Visit www.nyc.gov/ accessnyc, a free Web site where New Yorkers can screen for eligibility and get information for City, State, and Federal benefits and programs. Learn how to apply, what documents to bring, where offices are and how to get there, and even print partially completed applications. Visit ACCESS NYC online anytime, from any computer with an internet connection. Benefit Information. One Place.