About GetCoveredNYC

GetCoveredNYC is here to help you navigate the health insurance enrollment process and access culturally relevant health care in New York City.

GetCoveredNYC is a citywide outreach program housed within the Mayor's Public Engagement Unit. GetCoveredNYC works with partners like NYC Health + Hospitals, the NYC Department of Health, NYC Care, and community-based organizations to increase access to health insurance and connect New Yorkers to other programs and benefits that promote holistic health.

The process of accessing healthcare can be confusing and hard to navigate. GetCoveredNYC is here to make it quick and easy. GetCoveredNYC provides free help, regardless of immigration status or income. We follow up and help throughout the entire application and enrollment process.

Contact GetCoveredNYC

Outreach

You can find GetCoveredNYC Specialists at libraries, health fairs, hospitals, and community organizations across the city. We educate New Yorkers on health care resources and the importance of having health coverage, and help New Yorkers understand their health insurance plans.

Case Management

One of GetCoveredNYC's most meaningful assets is the one-on-one support that our Specialists provide. If New Yorkers reach out to us for health insurance enrollment assistance, we provide ongoing support throughout the enrollment process that includes:

1. Working with partner enrollers in NYC to schedule enrollment appointments
2. Following up with clients with appointment reminders or to assist with rescheduling
3. Confirming enrollment outcome
4. Answering remaining health insurance questions

In addition to helping New Yorkers with the health insurance enrollment process, Specialists also provide a range of public health education services including: educating clients on health resources, explaining health insurance terminology and how to use insurance, connecting clients to a health resources and programs, and more.

Contact GetCoveredNYC for health care support.