New York Health Insurance

• also from New York State Insurance Department / Healthy NY:
  brochure:
  Healthy NY Benefit Package
  languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "Services Covered by Healthy NY... Co-Payments... Services Not Covered by Healthy NY...
• web page:
  High Deductible Health Plan Option
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Healthy NY now offers a high deductible health plan for small employers, sole proprietors and individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of Healthy NY. This new option allows those insured by a high deductible health plan to establish a tax-deductible health savings account...

• also from City of New York, Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access:
  web page:
  Private Health Insurance Options
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "How to Buy Health Insurance... Why is Health Insurance Important? Small Businesses... Individuals and Sole Proprietors... "

• also from Brooklyn HealthWorks:
  web page:
  Brooklyn HealthWorks Eligibility
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "...Is your business located in Brooklyn (Kings County, NY)? [You must answer “yes” to qualify.]... "

• also from Human Resources Administration of The City Of New York:
  web page:
  Private Health Insurance Options | Options
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Small Businesses ... Individuals and Sole Proprietors...
• web page:
  More Info
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Where Can I Get More Information...

• also from Internal Revenue Service | United States Department of the Treasury :
  web page:
  HCTC: The Yearly HCTC
  languages: English
  from the web page: "...With the yearly HCTC, you pay your health plan premiums in full and then claim the credit on your tax return. The credit is refunded or applied as a credit toward you year-end taxes. This page provides general information on how the yearly HCTC works..."
  
• web page:
  HCTC Quick References
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  

• also from NY Bridge Plan:
  web page:
  Coverage & Benefits
  languages: English
  from the web page: "...The NY Bridge Plan covers a broad range of services, including primary and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, and prescription drugs, as well as assistance from professional nurses and caseworkers to help members manage chronic conditions and maintain overall health..."
  

• also from New York State Insurance Department:
  web page:
  Insurance Help For the seriously ill and their caregivers
  languages: English
  from the web page:

  "...If you are seriously ill and/or are a caregiver of someone who is ill, this site will provide you with the comprehensive insurance information you need. New York State residents, now more than ever, have quality health insurance options and the power to obtain affordable coverage and determine their medical treatments..."

  
  

• also from New York State Insurance Department:
  web page:
  Unemployment: Health Insurance Options
  languages: English
  from the web page:

  "...Health insurance is a very important protection for you and your family. Aside from providing coverage for services related to an existing illness or a sudden, unexpected illness, it may also provide coverage for important preventative care to detect illnesses before they become serious. Since many families obtain their insurance coverage through an employer, it is important to know your insurance options should you become unfortunate enough to lose your job..."

  
  

• also from New York State Insurance Department:
  web page:
  Health Insurance Programs in New York State
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Child Health Plus... Family Health Plus ... Healthy NY ... Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP)... Medicaid... Elderly Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (EPIC)... Medicare ... Breast and/or Cervical Cancer Treatment Program ... HIV Uninsured Care Programs... HIV Special Needs Plans..."

• also from New York State Department of Health:
  brochure:
  Women's Health Programs in New York State
  48 pages; languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "New York delivers a wide array of women’s health services throughout the state, recognizing that improving and sustaining access to high-quality, continuous primary and preventive health care and treatment services are critical to eliminating disparities in health outcomes and to achieving public health priorities...."

• also from City of New York, Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access:
  web page:
  Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Clinics
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers individuals and families free health services including immunizations, sexually transmitted disease testing, tuberculosis services, and flu shots. There are no income or immigration status requirements to receive these services. The clinics are open to the general public..."

• also from National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC):
  web page:
  Find a Health Center
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "If you need affordable health care, a Community Health Center may be what you're looking for... Click here to find the health center closest to your address or to see a list of health centers in your state or county/parish..."

"Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers provide •checkups when you're well •treatment when you're sick •complete care when you're pregnant •immunizations and checkups for your children •dental care and prescription drugs for your family •mental health and substance abuse care if you need it..."

• also from City of New York, Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access:
  brochure:
  Connecting New York City’s Uninsured to Coverage
  languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "This report summarizes the City and State programs and administrative policies that have served as a foundation for New York’s dramatic expansion in public health insurance enrollment. It analyzes four common principles ..."

• also from New York State Department of Health:
  web page:
  EPIC Plans
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Fee Plan... Deductible Plan... Co-payments..."