Program Information

Medicaid

Medicaid is a program for New Yorkers of all ages who can't afford to pay for medical care. You or your children may be covered by Medicaid if: you have high medical bills, you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or if you meet certain income, resource, age, or disability requirements.

Family Health Plus

Family Health Plus is a public health insurance program for adults aged 19 to 64 who have income or resources too high to qualify for Medicaid. Family Health Plus is available to single adults, couples without children, and parents with limited income who are residents of New York State and are United States citizens or fall under one of many immigration categories. Family Health Plus provides comprehensive coverage, including prevention, primary care, hospitalization, prescriptions and other services. There are minimal co-payments for some Family Health Plus services. Health care is provided through participating managed care plans in your area.

Child Health Plus

New York State has a health insurance plan for children, regardless of immigration status, called Child Health Plus. Depending on your family's income, your child may be eligible for Child Health Plus even if he or she is not eligible for Medicaid. To be eligible for Child Health Plus, children must be under the age of 19 and be residents of New York State. Whether a child qualifies for free Child Health Plus, or is required to pay a small monthly premium, depends on gross family income. Children who are not eligible for Medicaid can enroll in Child Health Plus if they don't already have health insurance and are not eligible for coverage under the public employees' state health benefits plan.