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The following information has been released in response to the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Press Releases
- 6/3/21 Press Release regarding rollout of American Rescue Plan to New Yorkers who earn higher incomes or receive unemployment benefits
- 3/31/21 Press Release announcing significant new tax credits are now available to lower the cost of health coverage
- 3/23/21 Press Release regarding expanded eligibility for financial assistance and enrollment extension through December 31
- 2/17/21 Press Release regarding enrollment extension through May 15
- 1/21/21 Press Release regarding enrollment extension through March 31
- 12/29/20 Press Release regarding December 31 deadline for coverage starting January 1
- 10/29/20 Press Release announcing start of 2021 Open Enrollment Period
- 9/16/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
- 8/18/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
- 7/15/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
- 6/14/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
- 5/4/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
- 4/8/20 NYS Department of Financial Services Press Release regarding emergency regulation requiring commercial health insurers to defer payment of premiums
- 4/2/20 NYS Department of Financial Services Press Release regarding upcoming action of deferment of premium payments
- 4/2/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
- 3/27/20 Press Release announcing enrollment in health coverage through NY State of Health
- 3/16/20 NYS Department of Health Press Release regarding Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers
Fact Sheets: Insurance Options and Changes During the Coronavirus Emergency
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Questions & Answers on Coronavirus Special Enrollment Period and Grace Period
NYSOH Issuer Letter on COVID-19 Grace Period Rules for Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, and Qualified Health Plans
Additional Resources
- Information for Insurers on Extension of Payment Periods for Health Insurance Premiums
- Other NYS Department of Financial Services press releases
- NYS Department of Health Coronavirus webpage
- COVID Alert NY App
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