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 are going 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 2024 Qualified Health Plan began on November 16, 2023. 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 who do not qualify for Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan with incomes above $29,700 for individuals or $60,000 for a family of four can qualify to receive financial assistance to lower the cost of premiums.