About Healthy NY

The Health Care Reform Act of 2000 introduced the Healthy NY program to provide more affordable health insurance to New Yorkers who need it most. Healthy NY, in partnership with HMOs and other insurance companies in New York State, offers comprehensive health insurance to small businesses. DFS oversees the program.

Small Business Owners

Healthy NY includes comprehensive coverage for essential health benefits including inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician services, maternity care, preventive health services, diagnostic services, mental health services, chiropractic care, prescription drugs, ambulance and emergency services.

Individuals and Sole Proprietors

As of January 1, 2014, Healthy NY no longer provides coverage for individuals or sole proprietors. Instead, the New York State of Health Marketplace can help individuals and sole proprietors shop for and enroll in health insurance. You may also qualify to receive assistance to help pay for insurance offered through the Marketplace.

Guidance for Insurers Participating in Healthy NY

The DFS issues guidance to insurance companies participating in Healthy NY to assist in program implementation. Below are a selection of Healthy NY guidance memoranda. This is not an exhaustive list of all guidance memos.

• October 29, 2019 - Guidance for Insurers Participating in Healthy NY.
• October 12, 2017 - Guidance for Insurers Participating in Healthy NY section.
• July 28, 2015 - Employer Eligibility for Healthy NY coverage issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2016, New Healthy NY Recertification Form, Loss of Eligibility for Healthy NY Coverage.
• June 20, 2013 - Small Employer Groups.
• February 7, 2013 - Federal Health Care Reform Benefit and Annual Limit Updates, Spouse as Primary Policyholder, High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Deductible Amounts, Current Wage Level for Small Employers, 2013 Individual Income Eligibility Levels.