Medical insurance - the safety of you and your children!

You and your family may be eligible for low-cost or free health insurance and health care services regardless of your income or immigration status. You may qualify for low-cost or free health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace if you:

• permanent resident (Green Card holder);

• refugee or political emigrant;

• holder of a U visa or T visa (for victims of crime or human trafficking);

• holder of a work permit;

• are a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) category.

Applying for health insurance through the Marketplace will not affect your ability to become a permanent resident, a U.S. citizen, or a sponsor for a relative. To apply, you may need one or more of the following documents:

• Permanent Resident (Green Card / I-551) 

• Certificate of naturalization

• Office of Refugee Resettlement Certification Form (ORR UAC/R-1)

Regardless of immigration status:

• Employment Authorization Card (I-766) 

• Arrival/Departure Record (I-94 or I-94A)

• Passport

• Children age 19 or younger can get low-cost or free health insurance through Child Health Plus;

• pregnant women can qualify for free care before, during and after childbirth;

• Immigrants who are not eligible for health insurance through the Marketplace can obtain coverage outside the Marketplace and also qualify for employer-sponsored coverage;

• Regardless of whether you have insurance, you can get low-cost or free health care through NYC Health + Hospitals.