Health Insurance: Enrollment Counselors

Medicaid for Undocumented New Yorkers Age 65 and Older

• $20,783 for an individual
• $28,208 for a household of two

If you are eligible and already have Emergency Medicaid, you should receive a notice in the mail from NY State of Health with additional instructions on how to choose a Medicaid Managed Care plan. If you are eligible but do not have Emergency Medicaid, NYC Health Department enrollers can help you apply for Medicaid.

For more information or to schedule an enrollment appointment, call 347-665-0214. Help is available in many languages, regardless of immigration status.

Enroll or Renew Your Health Insurance

Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan are available for enrollment year-round. If you are currently enrolled in these programs, you will need to renew your coverage every 12 months.

For Qualified Health Plans, you may only enroll during the Open Enrollment Period (beginning November 1 for coverage starting January 1) or during a Special Enrollment Period if you recently had a change in your family circumstances, income, or health insurance.

Essential Plan Expands to Cover More New Yorkers

Starting April 1, 2024, the Essential Plan, a public health insurance program offered through the NY State of Health, will be expanded to New Yorkers with incomes up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, which is $37,650 for an individual. There is no monthly premium for the Essential Plan.

New Health Insurance Coverage Options for DACA Recipients

Starting August 1, 2024, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients will be eligible for the Essential Plan. The Essential Plan covers doctor’s visits, hospital care, screenings, prescription medicine, dental and vision benefits, and more with no monthly premium.

• Explain your health insurance and care options, regardless of your immigration status.
• Help you and your family enroll in or renew health insurance.
• Find out if you qualify for financial help to pay for a low-cost private health insurance plan.
• Assist you with applying for SNAP benefits (food stamps).

Expanded Eligibility for Financial Assistance

More New Yorkers now qualify to receive financial assistance to lower the cost of premiums. This assistance applies to current and new enrollees.

New Yorkers who do not qualify for Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan with incomes above $37,650 for individuals or $78,000 for a family of four can qualify to receive financial assistance to lower the cost of premiums.

Counselor Locations by Borough

Search for a counselor by borough below to call for more information or to schedule an enrollment appointment.

• Morrisania Health Center
  • 1309 Fulton Avenue, Third Floor
  • 646-483-1279, 646-983-1712
  • 1826 Arthur Avenue, First Floor
  • 646-942-1469
  • Bedford Health Center
    • 485 Throop Avenue, Second Floor
    • 718-637-5363, 718-637-5361
    • Crown Heights Health Center enrollment staff will continue to provide enrollment services at our new Bedford Health Center site. Call for information or to schedule a telephone enrollment appointment.
    • 335 Central Avenue, First Floor
    • 347-236-7029, 646-799-1346, 347-236-9934
    • 295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Fifth Floor
    • 718-249-1436, 718-249-1435
    • 1601 Avenue S, First Floor
    • 646-866-4173, 646-548-3299, 347-840-1964
    • Chelsea Health Center
      • 303 Ninth Avenue, First Floor
      • 929-448-6059, 646-483-4270
      • 160 West 100th Street, First Floor
      • 646-364-0760
      • 600 West 168th Street, Second Floor
      • 212-368-5475
      • Astoria Health Center
        • 12-26 31st Avenue, Second Floor, Astoria
        • 718-208-6818, 646-483-4270
        • 34-33 Junction Boulevard, First Floor, Jackson Heights
        • 718-208-6818, 347-236-7049
        • 90-37 Parsons Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Jamaica
        • 929-448-6059, 718-553-3846
        • 135 Canal Street
          • Second Floor
          • 347-752-0474
          • (By appointment only)

          Other Ways to Find a Counselor

          • Request an enrollment counselor call by submitting a Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Inquiry Form
          • Text "CoveredNYC" to 55676(transitioned from 877-877 on April 20)
          • Search the NYC Health Map

          Facilitated Enrollment for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

          If you are 65 or older, certified blind or certified disabled, you may qualify for Medicaid. You can get free assistance to apply for Medicaid, Medicare and the Medicare Savings Program, which helps cover Medicare costs. Note, this assistance is separate from the NY State of Health Marketplace services.

          To make an appointment, call 347-396-4705.

          Health Insurance for Children in the Early Intervention Program

          If you have a child in the New York City Early Intervention Program, your child may qualify for Medicaid and other benefits, even if you already have health coverage.

          Health Care Access Programs

          • NYC Care is a program that guarantees low- and no-cost services for residents who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance.

          Additional Resources

          • Fast Facts for DACA Recipients
          • Essential Plan Fact Sheet
          • Medicaid Fact Sheet for Undocumented Immigrants Age 65 and Over
          • Renew Your Health Insurance and Stay Covered (PDF)
            Other Languages: Español | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש | العربية | Français | اردو
          • Watch: Renew Your Health Insurance and Stay Covered
          • Fast Facts on Renewing Your Medicaid, Child Health Plus or Essential Plan Health Insurance
          • Receiving Health Care Services in New York City, Regardless of Immigration Status (PDF)
            Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש | العربية | Français | اردو
          • Watch a series of videos about how our enrollment counselors can help you
          • Get plan comparisons, cost estimates and more help from the New York State of Health Marketplace

          More Information

          • Health Insurance Action Kit
          • Health Insurance: Tips and Programs
          • Health Insurance: Aged, Blind and Disabled
          • Health Insurance: Behavioral Health Services