Are you uninsured and worried about healthcare? You are not alone- 2.6 million people in New York State are uninsured.
In New York State, there are several free or low-cost public health insurance programs available for people who don’t have or can’t afford health insurance. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for these programs.
Do you ever wonder if you or your kids may be eligible but don’t know how to find out? We can help you figure out if you qualify for insurance.
There are three FREE quality eligiblity screening tools available: EnrollNY, the New York City Health Insurance Link, and HealthCare.gov. These screening tools are easy to use and will give you a good idea of what programs you and your family may be eligible for. If the screening finds you may be eligible for a program that suits your needs, Community Health Advocates can help to get you enrolled and receiving health care as soon as possible. If you have questions, just call us!
If you prefer to speak to someone who can help you see whether you are eligible, you want to personally visit a Community Health Advocates Agency. Our advocates provide free health and insurance coverage information and advice to uninsured and insured New Yorkers in their communities and in their own languages.You can also email Community Health Advocates, or call our Helpline at 888-614-5400.
Perhaps you have already been screened for these public health insurance programs but are not eligible? Just because you are not eligible for these programs doesn’t mean you should have to go without health care or pay full cost. There are places to go to for help with your health needs- whether you need a low-cost physical, want to enroll in commercial insurance or have a large hospital bill you can’t afford to pay.
If you already have hospital bills and are struggling to pay them, please also go to Help Paying for Care to find out about Hospital Financial Assistance.
