Guidance for Health Plans on Wellness Programs in the Essential Plan
The document below includes answers to questions received from stakeholders regarding the public health emergency unwind. This document will continue to be updated with new questions and/or updated information.
On May 11, 2023, the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) declared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expires. This update is provided to address coverage for COVID-19 testing and immunizations in Essential Plan following the expiration of the PHE.
Protect yourself and your family. Get Your COVID-19 Booster. The New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend individuals 12 and older get the new bivalent COVID-19 booster.
On May 5, 2023, NY State of Health issued its invitation to insurers to participate for the 2024 plan year.
The invitation and related documents are listed below.