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GetCoveredNYC

GetCoveredNYC (free health insurance enrollment)

Agency: NYC Public Engagement Unit

Free

In short

Free in-person/phone help enrolling in Medicaid, Essential Plan, QHPs, NYC Care. All NYC residents.

What you get
Free in-person/phone help enrolling in Medicaid, Essential Plan, QHPs, NYC Care.
Who qualifies
All NYC residents.
Income limit (2026)
none
Papers to gather
ID, income.
Renewal
N/A

Official page: nyc.gov