Since 2010, the number of uninsured in New York State has declined by over 1.3 million, and the share of uninsured remains below 5%, driven by the ACA Expansion and New York’s Essential Plan, an affordable coverage alternative to Qualified Health Plans for low-income New Yorkers.
Navigators provide enrollment assistance to individuals, families, small businesses and their employees who would like help applying for health insurance through the Marketplace.
2025 Coverage Year Enrollment Data
Reports:
On May 5, 2025, NY State of Health issued its invitation to insurers to participate for the 2026 plan year.
The invitation and related documents are listed below.
The New York State Department of Health contracted Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO), an external quality review organization, to evaluate access to care within provider networks.
Welcome to the NY State of Health Assistor Tool Kit.
This fact sheet gives information about the Essential Plan. Please print, copy, link to and share.
These fact sheets give information about the Essential Plan. Please print, copy, link to and share.