ALBANY, New York, 21st of October — The New York State Department of Health issued the following press release on October 20, 2022:
NY State of Health, the official marketplace for the state health plan, today announced its continued partnership with Ritual Aid to help New Yorkers find a health plan that fits their needs and budget. Certified registration assistants will be available at Ritual Aid locations across the state to provide affordable coverage information, answer questions, and schedule enrollment appointments. Assistants will be available near pharmacies in select locations across the state on October 22, 2022of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enrollment for 2022 coverage remains open for Medicaid, Essential Plan, Child health plus and Qualified Health Plans (QHP). New Yorkers can enroll (or renew their current coverage) in a qualified health plan for 2023 from November 16, 2022.
“NY State of Health continues to provide a platform for New Yorkers to access affordable health insurance, including enhanced tax credits and online tools to compare plans and connect with health care assistants. ‘enrolment,’ the executive director of NY State of Health said. Danielle Holahan said. “We are excited to meet community members again in person and continue to spread the message about the importance of health insurance and the availability of financial assistance. We encourage anyone who may need to ‘health insurance to visit nearby to find out more the market place can offer.’
“TO Ritual Aid, we are committed to improving health outcomes in our communities and providing our customers with information, products and services that help them live healthier lives. We are proud to partner with NY State of Health to help New Yorkers make informed decisions about the best health insurance options for them,” said Vice President of Clinical Services and Market Access Solutions at Ritual Aid, Summer Williams Kerley.
Details on which Ritual Aid locations will have NY State Health Assistants on site are included here (https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/events?combine=Rite+Aid&field_city=&field_event_date_value=&field_event_date_value_1=&field_location_postal_code=¢er%5Bcoordinates%5D%5Blat%5D=¢er%5Bcoordinates%5D%5Blng%5D=&field_location_geoloc_proximity= &antibot_key= fKXdB4uL8DEiQ6adnoiOw2GlHC2e5tKgRYlJ2NWArq8).
Enrollment is open year-round for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan. Since the start of the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) in March 2020, coverage was automatically extended to New Yorkers enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus or Essential Plan. Aligned with the PHE, New York State has taken steps to allow New Yorkers to enroll now (outside of the open enrollment period) in qualified health plans for 2022 coverage. After the federal PHE ends, consumers will again need to take measures to maintain their coverage. To receive important health insurance updates, including when it’s time to renew, or to avoid a gap in coverage, consumers can sign up for New York health status text alerts. by texting START to 1-866-988-0327.
Qualified health plan enrollees may be eligible to receive extended federal tax credits through the American Rescue Plan Act (Inflation Reduction Act), to reduce their 2022 and 2023 premiums, including New Yorkers higher income earners who may be eligible for the first time. More than 97% of NY State of Health enrollees are eligible for free or low-cost insurance that covers important benefits, including doctor visits, immunizations, mental health services, prescriptions, and hospital care.
In addition to scheduling an appointment with a NY State of Health event registration assistant, consumers can also:
* Call Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777:
– From Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
– Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
* Login to the website at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
* Speak with a registration assistant. Find an assistant here (https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent/assistors?lang=en).
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Original text here: https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent/assistors?lang=en
