Program Description
New York State offers Child Health Plus as a health insurance plan for kids. Depending on your family's income, your child may be eligible to join either Child Health Plus A (formerly Children's Medicaid) or Child Health Plus B. Both Child Heath Plus A and B are available through dozens of providers throughout the state. Enrolling in Child Health Plus is easy.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New York, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver with a children under the age of 19 or be pregnant, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $43,320 if two people live in the household; $58,284 if three people live in the household; $73,248 if four people live in the household; $88,200 if five people live in the household; $103,164 if six people live in the household; $118,128 if seven people live in the household; $133,080 if eight people live in the household; and $148,044 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $14,964 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Program Contact Information
Please call this toll-free number to ask about Child Health
Plus:
800-698-4543
TTY users please call:
877-898-5849
