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NYC Care

Agency: NYC Health + Hospitals

Standard · $59

In short

Primary care doctor, low-cost sliding-scale visits, prescriptions, member card at H+H facilities. NYC residents (6+ months) who are uninsured and not eligible for insurance (or can't afford it), any immigration status.

What you get
Primary care doctor, low-cost sliding-scale visits, prescriptions, member card at H+H facilities.
Who qualifies
NYC residents (6+ months) who are uninsured and not eligible for insurance (or can't afford it), any immigration status.
Income limit (2026)
No limit for joining; sliding fees by income (free/low below ~100-400% FPL).
Papers to gather
ID (any, incl. foreign passport/IDNYC), proof of NYC address, income (self-attest allowed).
Renewal
Annual.

Official page: nyccare.nyc