Healthy New York

The Healthy New York program was introduced as part of the Health Care Reform Act of 2000. Healthy New York provides need-based health insurance coverage for those who qualify. The program is overseen by the New York State Department of Financial Services and is subject to state law and regulation.

All HMOs in New York are required by state law to offer Healthy NY. The program’s benefit package (along with state funding) provides more affordable health coverage including inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician services, maternity care, preventive health services, diagnostic services and emergency services.

Eligibility varies depending on if you are  small business owner, an individual or a sole proprietor. Applications may not be submitted online or through email.

Provided here is the application for individuals and sole proprietors.

Provided here is the application for small business owners.