NY Medicaid & Essential Plan
Run by NY Dept of Health, a state agency
NY Medicaid covers more income levels than most states. The Essential Plan (unique to NY) provides comprehensive health coverage for $0-$20/month for income 138-200% FPL.
- Award
- Free or very low-cost health insurance
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- NY Dept of Health
- State
Who it's for
- NY resident
- Income below 138% FPL (Medicaid) or up to 250% FPL (Essential Plan)
- US citizen or qualified non-citizen (or NY for DACA)
NY Dept of Health decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at health.ny.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
NY Medicaid & Essential Plan is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. NY Dept of Health decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.