You may be eligible to sign up for health insurance through the New York State of Health.
The NYC Health Department helps connect New Yorkers to health insurance options by enrolling and renewing their coverage. Help is available in your language.
Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan are available for enrollment year-round. New Yorkers enrolled in health insurance, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan must renew their plans by their renewal date to maintain coverage.
For Qualified Health Plans, you may only enroll or renew your coverage during the Open Enrollment Period (beginning November 1). If you miss the open enrollment period, you can still enroll in a Qualified Health Plan if you have a life change or qualifying event like losing job-based health insurance.
NYC Health Department enrollment counselors offer free support to help you and your family:
- Explore your health insurance and care options, regardless of your immigration status
- Enroll in or renew health insurance
- Find out if you qualify for financial help to pay for a private health insurance plan
Federal Rules Are Changing: Your Medicaid Coverage May Be Affected
Beginning January 1, 2027, certain adult Medicaid beneficiaries will be required to demonstrate that they are working, in a work training program, performing community service, in school, or exempt from these requirements due to disability or other reasons, in order to get Medicaid coverage.
If you have Medicaid, keep your contact information updated on the New York State of Health Marketplace to receive critical notices. The NYC Health Department's enrollment counselors can answer your questions and support you in meeting the new requirements to stay covered by Medicaid or another insurance plan. Connect with an enrollment counselor today to explore your health insurance and care options.
Learn more about health insurance enrollment counselors.
Get tips and information about the enrollment process.
You can get help from an enrollment counselor:
In Person
Find an enrollment site near you.
By Phone
Contact the Office of Health Insurance Services to talk with a counselor. You can also request a call from a counselor.
