Assistors Educate Consumers About Enrollment Opportunities
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 11, 2018) - NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, invites New Yorkers to “spring into health” by attending upcoming free, community health fairs to learn more about how to enroll in a quality, affordable health plan. Certified enrollment assistors will be present at more than 40 free health fairs across the state this spring, to promote year-round enrollment opportunities, answer consumer questions, and make appointments to enroll.
“Public health fairs are excellent opportunities for families and community members to become informed about local wellness resources and the health insurance options available to them,” said Executive Director Donna Frescatore. “Enrollment in most Marketplace programs is open year-round and enrollment in Qualified Health Plans is available now for those with a qualifying life event.”
To find a health fair in your community, click here. All health plans offered through NY State of Health cover preventive care, such as routine doctor visits and screenings, at no additional cost. Enrollment in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan is open all year. While the 2018 Open Enrollment Period for Qualified Health Plans has ended, some consumers who have recently experienced a major life change may be eligible to enroll through a special enrollment period.
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Contact: NY State Department of Health
press@health.ny.gov
518.474.7354 ext. 1
About NY State of Health
New York opened its health plan Marketplace, NY State of Health, in October 2013. The Marketplace’s one stop health insurance shopping experience offers high quality comprehensive health plans. NY State of Health is the only place where consumers can qualify to get help paying for coverage through premium discounts or tax credits. Eligible New Yorkers can also enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan through the Marketplace all year. For more information about the NY State of Health Marketplace, please visit: https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ or call Customer Service at 1-855-355-5777, TTY: 1.800.662.1220 or find an enrollment assistor.