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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 20, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Description of Program and Relief
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Program
New York City offers health insurance enrollment counselors who can assist residents with enrolling in low or no cost health insurance. Additionally, the City offers senior and disabled residents special assistance with enrolling in Medicaid, Medicare, and the Medicare Savings Program—the latter of which helps cover Medicare costs. Health insurance enrollment counselors also can assist qualified residents with enrolling in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as “food stamps”).
Government or Lead Agency
The New York City Department of Health.
Dates Available
Currently available.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
For enrollment counselor assistance: All City residents.
For special Medicaid or Medicare assistance: City residents 65 or older, certified blind, or certified disabled.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
No deadline.
The NY State of Health Marketplace is open for a special enrollment period through May 15 to allow for uninsured people to enroll in qualified health plans.
Contact for More Information
Call 311 (212-NEW-YORK outside NYC).
Text “CoveredNYC” to 877-877.
Special assistance for senior or disabled residents: 347-396-4705.
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