Certified Assistors Will Be at “Movies Under the Stars” Events in NYC, Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 15, 2018) – NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, is partnering with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and venues in Albany to educate families about affordable health insurance coverage at Movies Under the Stars events this summer. Certified enrollment assistors will be available at select movie locations to answer questions about enrolling in a health plan through the Marketplace.
“Partnering with this family-friendly, popular movie series allows us to educate parents and caregivers about low-cost, quality health coverage,” said NY State of Health Executive Director Donna Frescatore. “Our assistors will be on-site to share information about health plans and the enrollment process, all while the kids enjoy the show.”
NY State of Health assistors will be on site at the locations listed below. All events begin at 7:30pm.
Albany
June 15, 2018
Washington Park, Parade Grounds, Movie: Black Panther
June 22, 2018
The College of Saint Rose, Quad, Movie: Lion King
July 20, 2018
The College of Saint Rose, Quad, Movie: Coco
August 17, 2018
Sage College of Albany, New Scotland Ave. and Academy Rd., Movie: The Last Jedi
September 7, 2018
Washington Park, Parade Grounds, Movie: Wonder Woman
September 21, 2018
Sage College of Albany, New Scotland Ave. and Academy Rd., Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Bronx
June 29, 2018
Concrete Plant Park, Bruckner Blvd. at Bronx River, Movie: Spider-Man Homecoming
July 6, 2018
St. Mary's Park, Smith St. btw. Luquer St. and Nelson St., Movie: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
July 14, 2018
Watson Gleason Playground, Gleason Ave., Watson Ave. bet. Noble Ave., and Rosedale Ave., Movie: The LEGO Movie
September 1, 2018
Joyce Kilmer Park, Grand Concourse to Walton Ave. btw. E 161 St. and E 164 St., Movie: Avengers: Age of Ultron
September 7, 2018
Concrete Plant Park, Bruckner Blvd. at Bronx River, Movie: A Wrinkle In Time
Brooklyn
June 28, 2018
Pena Herrera Park, 3rd Ave. btw. 47th St. and 46th St., Movie: Power Rangers
June 30, 2018
Parkside Playground, Winthrop St. btw. Rogers Ave. and Bedford Ave., Movie: Black Panther
Manhattan
July 6, 2018
Harlem Art Park, E. 120 St. and Sylvan Pl., Movie: Southside With You
July 27, 2018
Fort Tryon Park (Dongan Lawn), Riverside Dr. to Broadway, W 192 St. to Dyckman St., Movie: The Princess Bride
Queens
June 16, 2018
Electric Playground, 164th St. btw. 65th Ave. and 67th Ave., Movie: Moana
June 23, 2018
Sean's Place, 38th St. btw. 31st Ave. and Broadway, Movie: The LEGO Ninjago Movie
June 26, 2018
Russell Sage Playground, Booth St. bet. 68th Ave. and 68th Dr., Movie: The Lion King
Staten Island
June 15, 2018
Midland Field, Midland Ave., Mason Ave., Bedford Ave., Boundary Ave., Movie: Transformers: The Last Knight
June 22, 2018
Seaside Wildlife Nature Park, Nelson Ave. and Tennyson Dr., Movie: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of Water
June 28, 2018
Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Ave., Movie: Chicago
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 qualifying life event may be eligible to enroll through a special enrollment period.
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Contact: NY State Department of Health
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.