In New York, immigrants have more health insurance options available to them. Applying for health insurance will not impact your immigration status or your application for status, and your immigration status will not be shared with federal immigration authorities.

You have various health insurance options such as Child Health Plus, Medicaid (including coverage for pregnant individuals and emergency services for undocumented individuals), Essential Plan, private/qualified health plans, and programs for family planning services.

If you need assistance, free in-person help is available in your community and in multiple languages. Even if you can't get health insurance, there are still options for affordable healthcare in NYC.

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Last Reviewed: June 1, 2023