Insurance Options

New York City residents have more options than ever for quality, affordable health insurance. Health insurance plans pay for medical care such as:

You may qualify for no-cost and low-cost health insurance options. Financial help is available.

Medicaid

Free or very low cost insurance for New Yorkers with low income.

Affordable health insurance for children, regardless of income or immigration status.

Free or low cost insurance for adults with low income who don't qualify for Medicaid.

Insurance plans available on the NY State of Health Marketplace (financial help is available) and directly from insurance companies.

Free and confidential family planning services for adults and teens who qualify.

Continued family planning services for women who don't qualify for Medicaid after having a baby.

Federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and older, or who are living with certain disabilities.

Federal law that allows certain individuals and families to temporarily continue the coverage they had through a job.

Small businesses can offer insurance to their employees through the NY State of Health (a tax credit may be available) or off the Marketplace.