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Medicaid

Child Health Plus

Essential Plan

Private Insurance/Qualified Health Plans

Family Planning Benefit Program

Family Planning Extension Program

Medicare

COBRA

Small Business


Child Health Plus

What is Child Health Plus?

Child Health Plus provides free or low-cost health insurance to children under the age of 19 who do not qualify for Medicaid and do not have other health insurance coverage.

Who is eligible?

All children under 19 years of age are potentially eligible Child Health Plus regardless of income or immigration status. They must also:

Reside in New York State

Meet certain income eligibility requirements tied to household size. View income chart to see income levels for children

Have no other health insurance coverage

How to apply

Parents or caretaker relatives of children must apply for CHP through the NY State of Health.

Helpful Links

NY State of Health Marketplace

NY State Department of Health