Family Health Plus

 New York Family Health Plus (FHP) is a state-designated program that provides health insurance to uninsured adults between 19 and 64 who are not eligible for Medicaid. 

  • Family Health Plus is available to single adults, couples without children, and low-income parents.
  • An individual who has an income up to 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL), or $9,800 annually, is eligible for Family Health Plus. A family with children, which has an income up to 150% of the federal poverty level, is eligible for New York Family Health Plus. For a family of three, this works out to an annual income of up to $24,900 or a gross monthly income of $2,075.
  • Additional eligibility requirements include residency of New York state and United States citizenship, with some exceptions for certain immigration categories.
  • Family Health Plus program provides comprehensive coverage to enrollees including doctor’s visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, vision and speech, diabetic supplies and treatment, and mental health services.
  • Family Health Plus is free to individuals and families who qualify for eligibility. There is no application cost and once enrolled there are no co-payments of deductibles.
  • For more information on Family Health Plus, please contact the New York Department of Health at 1-877-9FHPLUS (934-7587).

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