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New York State has a health insurance plan for kids, called Child Health Plus. Depending on your family's income, your child may be eligible to join either Children's Medicaid or Child Health Plus. Both Children's Medicaid and Child Health Plus are available through dozens of providers throughout the state.
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To be eligible for either Children's Medicaid or Child...
- Child Health Plus
Child Health Plus provides children under 19 with free or...
- Eligibility and Cost
Learn more about Child Health Plus: Read the Child Health Plus At a Glance card to learn about eligibility factors, covered benefits, and premium prices. Use the Plans by County Tool to learn what health plans are available in your county for Child Health Plus.
To be eligible for either Children's Medicaid or Child Health Plus, children must be under the age of 19 and be residents of New York State. Whether a child qualifies for Children's Medicaid or Child Health Plus depends on gross family income.
Child Health Plus provides children under 19 with free or affordable health coverage depending on their household income. Coverage is available state-wide through 18 Child Health Plus health plans. Children enroll in one of the approved plans in the county where they live.
Child Health Plus provides no- or low-cost healthcare coverage for children under 19 who aren’t eligible for Medicaid. Children can qualify for the plan—sponsored by New York State—regardless of family income or immigration status. Plan Highlights: Hospital, emergency room, retail health clinic, and urgent care visits. Lab tests and X-rays.
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.
CHILDREN WHO ARE: • Under age 19. • New York State residents. • Not eligible for Medicaid. • Not covered by other health insurance. • Not eligible for or enrolled in health coverage through a state health benefits program (NYSHIP) • Children may be eligible regardless of immigration status.
