Renew Your Health Insurance and Stay Covered!
New York State has resumed eligibility reviews for New Yorkers enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan.
As of April 2023, renewal notices have started to go out to enrollees in these programs based on their enrollment end dates. Your renewal notice will include the deadline to take action to renew your insurance. Deadlines range from June 30, 2023 to May 31, 2024.
If you are currently enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential plan, avoid a gap in coverage and renew your health insurance on time. Make sure your information on the NY State of Health Marketplace or with the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) is up to date and look out for a renewal notice.
Get expert help from a Health Department enrollment counselor by filling out the Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Inquiry Form to renew your health insurance and stay covered.
Open Enrollment Period
The NY State of Health Open Enrollment Period for coverage in a 2023 Qualified Health Plan ended on January 31, 2023. However, you can still enroll in a Qualified Health Plan from February 1, 2023 through the Spring of 2024. Enroll by the 15th of the month for coverage starting on the first of the following month.
Enrollment in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan is available year-round.
Expanded Eligibility for Financial Assistance
More New Yorkers now qualify to receive financial assistance to lower the cost of premiums. This assistance applies to current and new enrollees.
New Yorkers with incomes above $27,180 for individuals or $55,500 for a family of four can qualify to receive financial assistance to lower the cost of premiums.