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News Update:
The Department of Health is providing guidance on two (2) main changes that impact NY State of Health enrollees.

  1. The first change directly impacts the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) population and their eligibility for coverage in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) through NY State of Health. 
    • Under the final rule, consumers who are DACA, will no longer be eligible for Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) due to their immigration status.  This change applies to all QHP eligibility with or without financial assistance.
    • Consumers who are DACA and who are currently enrolled in a QHP through NY State of Health, will be disenrolled, but we are still determining the effective dates of these changes. This could happen as early as August 31, 2025. These consumers will receive notices in advance and may also receive emails and text reminders. 
    • This change does not apply to consumers who are DACA and enrolled in Medicaid or the Essential Plan through NY State of Health. At this time, DACA recipients enrolled in programs other than Qualified Health Plans are not impacted.
    • Consumers who are DACA can still enroll in “Off-Marketplace” plans purchased directly through a health plan.
  1. The second change reinstates the reasonable opportunity period to document income discrepancies from 150 (90 + 60) days back to the original 90 days, required by law for Essential Plan (EP) and for QHP eligible consumers. NY State of Health will no longer be extending a consumer’s opportunity period to document their income the additional 60 days when they are temporarily eligible for EP or a QHP.

In addition to the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule, as of July 3, 2025, the House voted to approve the Reconciliation Bill and the President signed the bill into law Friday, July 4, 2025. This law will also impact consumers’ coverage in different ways in the future. 
Federal Bill Impact Consumer Fact Sheet (English)
Federal Bill Impact Consumer Fact Sheet - Spanish (Spanish)

Take Action to Keep Your Health Insurance: Annual renewals for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan have restarted in New York.

The American Rescue Plan Lowers the Cost of Health Coverage for most New Yorkers. Learn more and view the Fact Sheet.
El American Rescue Plan reduce el costo de la cobertura médica para la mayoría de los neoyorquinos. Para más información.

Enrollment for 2025 is Open!
You and your family have many low cost, quality health insurance options available through the NY State of Health Individual Marketplace.

In-Person Assistors (IPAs)/Navigators provide in-person assistance to individuals, families, small businesses and their employees who would like help applying for health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Westchester County Department of Health IPAs/Navigators provide culturally competent, linguistically appropriate, and disability accessible enrollment services. They are available in many community-based locations throughout Westchester County at convenient times - including evenings and weekends - at no cost to enrollees.

To schedule an appointment to meet with a Navigator or for more information about program services, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (914) 995-6350, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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What Health Insurance Plan am I eligible for? 
There are several health insurance options available. An IPA/Navigator can assist you with enrolling in the plan that best meets your needs. Enrollment in Medicaid, ChildHealth Plus, the Essential Plan and the Small Business Marketplace is available all year round.  Enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) must occur during the Open Enrollment period, unless there is a Qualifying Life Event. Examples of Qualifying Life Events may include, but are not limited to: marriage or domestic partnership, birth, adoption, loss of essential coverage, change in income or job and more. Open Enrollment typically runs from November - January each year.

Based on age, income, and other factors you may qualify for one of the following health insurance plans:

The Essential Plan

  • Find out if you qualify for this low-cost/no-cost health plan
  • Choose your health plan
  • Apply all year  round

Medicaid and Child Health Plus (CHP)

  • Choose your health plan
  • Apply all year round

 Qualified Health Plans (QHP)

If you own/operate a small business, IPAs/Navigators can help you:

  • Choose low-cost, quality health  plans
  • Find out if you qualify for a tax credit
  • Apply any time for coverage for your employees

Other Options
If you are over 65 years of age or under 65 and have a disability, you may not qualify for health coverage through the NY State of Health Marketplace and may qualify for coverage through Medicare, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability.

Medicare
Turning 65 is one way you can be eligible for Medicare. You can also be under 65 years old and still qualify for Medicare because you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. In most cases, you qualify for Medicare due to a disability if you have been receiving SSDI checks for more than 24 months.

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SSDI and SSI
If you have a disability you have a number of options for health coverage. If you currently have Medicaid or Medicare, you are considered covered under the health care law and do not need a Marketplace plan. If you do not have health coverage, you can schedule an appointment with a Navigator to help you complete a Marketplace application to find out if you qualify for savings on a private health plan or for coverage through Medicaid.

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