On August 12, 2016, NY State of Health released demographic enrollment data on the more than 2.8 million New Yorkers who enrolled in a health plan through the Marketplace through January 31, 2016, the end of the open enrollment period. The data show that enrollment in the Marketplace increased by 33 percent, or nearly 700,000 enrollees from the previous enrollment period; 92 percent of those enrolled through the Marketplace report that they did not have health insurance at the time they appli
The Essential Plan is a new program for eligible New Yorkers enrolling in coverage through the NY State of Health. The Essential Plan covers all of the essential health benefits covered under the Qualified Health Plans offered on the Marketplace, including inpatient and outpatient care, physician services, diagnostic services and prescription drugs among others, with no annual deductible and low out-of-pocket costs. Preventive care such as routine office visits and recommended screenings are free.
