Welcome to the NY State of Health Assistor Tool Kit.
On this page you will find specific tools and resources to help you reach and assist consumers, and also stay up-to-date with the latest information from NY State of Health. Many of these resources can also be downloaded and printed.
The Department of Health proposes to submit an amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of its Basic Health Program Blueprint. The amendment updates Section 3 to reflect staffing changes in the Department of Health. It also updates Section 5 to provide the list of issuers that will be offering the program in 2018. The amendment makes no changes to the program as it has been operating since January 1, 2016. There is no additional estimated annual change to state expenditures as a result of the proposed amendment.
On April 17, 2015, NY State of Health issued its invitation to insurers to participate for the 2016 plan year. The invitation and related documents are listed below.
On April 25, 2014, NY State of Health issued its invitation to insurers to participate for the 2015 plan year. The invitation and related documents are listed below.
All questions about the application process should be directed to the Invitation Administrator at nyhxpm@health.state.ny.us. Answers to common questions that have been received are located in the "Questions and Answers" file listed below and posted on 11/24/14.
On January 13, 2014, the Senate Standing Committees on Health and Insurance held a public hearing on the implementation of NY State of Health. Donna Frescatore's, Executive Director of NY State of Health, testimony is attached here.
We are pleased that many organizations have expressed an interest in co-branding marketing and education materials with the Marketplace. Attached is guidance detailing the permissible uses and review process for co-branding.
NY State of Health submitted the following documents to HHS in advance of its Operational Readiness Review/Implementation Review in August 2013. These documents supplement and update the previously posted Blueprint Documents.
On February 13, 2013, the New York Health Benefit Exchange released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the In-Person Assistor (IPA) and Navigator Program, which will provide in-person enrollment assistance to individuals, families, small businesses and their employees who apply for health insurance through the Exchange.
