Free Health Insurance Resources for New Yorkers
Free Public Health Insurance Resources for New Yorkers
Screening & Public Insurance Application Resources
NYC Government Public Health Insurance Prescreening System
https://a069-webapps1.nyc.gov/phips/
The Public Health Insurance Prescreening System is a free insurance eligibility assessment tool provided by the New York City government. The system asks a series of confidential questions, allowing one to assess for what public insurance programs they might be eligible.
Places to Enroll in Public Health Insurance in New York City
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/enroll.shtml
Places to Enroll lists several locations throughout the five boroughs at which New Yorkers may be screened for eligibility and get assistance in enrolling in government health insurance programs.
Public Insurance Programs for New Yorkers
Child Health Plus
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/children.shtml
Child Health Plus is a comprehensive health insurance program that covers a wide range of children's healthcare and dental needs. The income requirements make it possible for working families to get free or low-cost health insurance for their children.
Family Health Plus
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/adults.shtml#Feligibility
Family Health Plus is a public health insurance program for adults between the ages of 19 and 64 years old who do not have health insurance, but have incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid.
Family Planning Benefit Program
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/family.shtml
The Family Planning Benefit Program provides family planning services to all females of child-bearing age and males who meet certain income requirements.
Medicaid
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/adults.shtml
Medicaid provides free health insurance for low-income adults between the ages of 19 and 64 years old. Eligible adults receive their medical care through a managed care plan or fee-for-service.
Medicaid Excess Income Program
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/excess.shtml
The Medicaid Excess Income Program offers Medicaid coverage to individuals whose net monthly income is above the Medicaid income limits and who met all other Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Medicare
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/adults65.shtml
Medicare is a federal government program that provides healthcare coverage to adults age 65 or older, or to those who have a disability, regardless of income.
Prenatal Care Assistance Program for Women
www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/public_insurance/pregnant.shtml
Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) is a comprehensive prenatal care program that offers complete pregnancy care and other health services to women and teens who live in New York State. Health insurance is available for pregnant women regardless of their immigration status.
