Important Changes to New York Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan
Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through New York State Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan? Please take a moment to learn about important updates to your plan!
Eligibility Reviews and Renewals:
Starting in Spring 2023, New York State will resume eligibility reviews and renewals for people enrolled in these programs. This means you may need to take action to renew your health insurance or the insurance of your family members.
Take Action Now
Get yourself ready to renew your insurance by taking the following actions now:
Make sure your address is up to date
If you enrolled through NY State of Health, make sure NY State of Health has your current mailing address, phone number and email address so they can contact you about your health insurance.
To update your information:
- Call NY State of Health at 1-855-355-5777 (TTY: 1-800-662-1220)
- Log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, or
- Contact an enrollment assister
Stay Informed
Follow the NYS Medicaid Program on Social Media! NYS Medicaid is now active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Follow along to receive the latest updates on news and changes that may impact your coverage
Sign up for text alerts
Sign up to receive SMS/MMS Text alerts from NY State of Health so you don't miss important health insurance updates, including when it's time to renew your coverage.
Please Note: This service is only available if you signed up for health insurance through NY State of Health.
To subscribe, text START to 1-866-988-0327. Learn more about text alerts
Take Quick Action to Renew
When it is time to renew your health insurance, you will receive a letter from NY State of Health or a renewal packet if you enrolled through your county's Local Department of Social Services or the New York City Human Resource’s Administration. This letter/packet will let you know what you need to do to renew your coverage and how much time you have to respond. Follow the instructions right away.
Learn more about these important updates from the New York State Department of Health
FAQs about the return of Medicaid Renewals
How to Renew your NY
How to Apply for Medicaid