If you’re losing your employer-sponsored health insurance, there are affordable, high-quality options available to you beyond COBRA. From free or low-cost New York State sponsored plans to individual and family plans that include many of the same coverage options and programs you’re used to, you can still have the peace of mind that comes with having coverage you know and trust.
Visit ChooseExcellus.com to find health coverage options available for you and your family where you live including those available from the NY State of Health.
New York State of Health determines eligibility based on your NY State residency, age, income, family size and other criteria. These plans may be ideal if you are:
Plans currently available include:
The State of New York has also announced a Special Enrollment Period due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Individuals can enroll in Qualified Health Plans between March 16 and December 31, 2020, and individuals who are eligible can enroll in Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus at any time.
Members currently enrolled in Medicaid, Health and Recovery Plans (HARP) , Subsidized Child Health Plus or Essential Plans, enrollment renewals with an end date of July 31, 2020 will be extended to March 31, 2021. Members extended with and end date of August 31, 2020 will be extended to April 30, 2021. The purpose of these extensions is to get members back on their normal renewal schedule. Enrollment renewals that were already scheduled to end July 31, 2020 and August 31, 2020 will be extended (12 months) from their original end date.
For Medicare options for those over age 65, visit ExcellusForMedicare.com or call 800-671-6081 (TTY: 800-662-1220).
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