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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.
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NY State of Health & Department of Financial Services Announce Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers
NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced in response to COVID-19 that they are making a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able to enroll in insurance coverage through NY State of Health, New York’s official health plan Marketplace, and directly through insurers. Individuals who enroll in Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health or directly through insurers between March 16, 2020and May 15, 2020 will have coverage effective April 1, 2020. New Yorkers who are without health insurance should also apply now through the New York State of Health office. If an individual lost employer coverage, they must apply within 60 days of losing that coverage. Because of a loss of income, New Yorkers may also be eligible for Medicaid, the Essential Plan or Child Health Plus.
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NY State of Health and NYS Department of Financial Services
Dates Available
March 16, 2020 to May 15, 2020 or 60 days from loss of employer health coverage
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
New York Resident
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
If lost employer health coverage, individuals have 60 days from 60 days from loss of coverage to apply
Contact for More Information
Visit the NY State of Health website here: nystateofhealth.ny.gov, or inquiries may be made by phone at 855-355-5777
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More information is available on the DFS website here:
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