NYC Care

Health | NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H)

All New Yorkers regardless of immigration statusFamiliesNYCHA residentsPeople with disabilitiesPregnant & new parentsOlder AdultsEveryone

NYC Care is a health care program that gives you access to your own doctor and services at little or no cost. The program provides services at NYC Health + Hospitals locations citywide. It is available to all New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance.

Heads Up

  • You will receive affordable health care regardless of your immigration status or ability to pay.
  • Pay based on what you can afford. Discounted fees are based on your family size and income and start at $0.
  • There are no membership fees, monthly fees, or premiums.
  • Choose your own doctor who can:
  • help you avoid getting sick
  • treat you when you are ill
  • connect you with other services you need to stay healthy.
  • You can also:
  • receive preventive care like vaccinations, routine screenings, tests like the COVID-19 test, and mammograms to stay healthy.
  • get mental health support and substance abuse services.
  • get access to low-cost prescription medications day or night.
  • You can get your first appointment within two weeks or less.
  • Privacy and confidentiality are guaranteed. NYC Care enrollment does not pose a risk under the "public charge" rule.

    • Eligibility

    To be eligible for NYC Care, you must:

  • Live in one of the five boroughs of New York City.
  • Not qualify for any health insurance plan available in New York State.
  • Not be able to afford health insurance based on government guidelines.

    Required Documents

    You will need proof of:

  • Identification
  • New York City residency
  • Household income
  • Household sizePatients who have already been screened for insurance through the NYS of Health Marketplace can bring a printout of the results of the determination and will not need additional documentation.If you are unable to provide the required documents, a counselor still may be able to help you enroll. Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273) for more information.

    How to Apply

    Enroll by phone:Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273 (https://www.nyccare.nyc/locations/) ) to enroll in NYC Care or learn more. Enroll in person:

  • Meet with an NYC Health + Hospitals Financial Counselor at an NYC Care location (https://www.metroplus.org/MetroPlus-Near-You) .
  • Meet with or call a MetroPlus representative (https://www.nyccare.nyc/community-based-organization/)
  • Visit a community-based partner in one of the five boroughs.NYC Care also offers fast track enrollment for existing patients of the NYC Health + Hospitals Options program who have been screened for health insurance in the last six months.

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    By Mail

    Get Help

  • Find NYC Health + Hospitals patient care sites (https://www.nyccare.nyc/locations/) in your community.
  • Visit the NYC Care website (https://www.nyccare.nyc/) for more information.
  • Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Please allow 48 hours to receive a response.
  • Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273)

    • NYC Care

    Health | NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H)

    All New Yorkers regardless of immigration statusEveryone

    NYC Care is a health care program that gives you access to your own doctor and services at little or no cost. The program provides services at NYC Health + Hospitals locations citywide. It is available to all New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance.

    Heads Up

  • You will receive affordable health care regardless of your immigration status or ability to pay.
  • Pay based on what you can afford. Discounted fees are based on your family size and income and start at $0.
  • There are no membership fees, monthly fees, or premiums.
  • Choose your own doctor who can:
  • help you avoid getting sick
  • treat you when you are ill
  • connect you with other services you need to stay healthy.
  • You can also:
  • receive preventive care like vaccinations, routine screenings, tests like the COVID-19 test, and mammograms to stay healthy.
  • get mental health support and substance abuse services.
  • get access to low-cost prescription medications day or night.
  • You can get your first appointment within two weeks or less.
  • Privacy and confidentiality are guaranteed. NYC Care enrollment does not pose a risk under the "public charge" rule.

    • Eligibility

    To be eligible for NYC Care, you must:

  • Live in one of the five boroughs of New York City.
  • Not qualify for any health insurance plan available in New York State.
  • Not be able to afford health insurance based on government guidelines.

    Required Documents

    You will need proof of:

  • Identification
  • New York City residency
  • Household income
  • Household sizePatients who have already been screened for insurance through the NYS of Health Marketplace can bring a printout of the results of the determination and will not need additional documentation.If you are unable to provide the required documents, a counselor still may be able to help you enroll. Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273) for more information.

    How to Apply

    Enroll by phone:Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273 (https://www.nyccare.nyc/locations/) ) to enroll in NYC Care or learn more. Enroll in person:

  • Meet with an NYC Health + Hospitals Financial Counselor at an NYC Care location (https://www.metroplus.org/MetroPlus-Near-You) .
  • Meet with or call a MetroPlus representative (https://www.nyccare.nyc/community-based-organization/)
  • Visit a community-based partner in one of the five boroughs.NYC Care also offers fast track enrollment for existing patients of the NYC Health + Hospitals Options program who have been screened for health insurance in the last six months.

    Online

    NULL

    By Mail

    Get Help

  • Find NYC Health + Hospitals patient care sites (https://www.nyccare.nyc/locations/) in your community.
  • Visit the NYC Care website (https://www.nyccare.nyc/) for more information.
  • Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Please allow 48 hours to receive a response.
  • Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273)

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