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Frequently Asked Questions About Managed Care What is Consumer-Driven Healthcare? Free or Low-Cost Government Health Insurance Programs GO TO: |
New
York City is unique in that it has several special health insurance
options that offer small businesses and individuals additional choices
beyond purchasing insurance through an agent or broker. What
are my Health Insurance Options? Fortunately,
New York State has available numerous health plans tailored to the needs
of New York small Depending
on the location, income levels, and needs, the following programs may
offer affordable options to you and your employees. This list offers
various options for New Yorkers, but it is not all-inclusive.
HealthPass
is a health insurance purchasing alliance for small businesses in New York
City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, and Rockland counties. The goal of
HealthPass is to offer small businesses many of the advantages that large
employers now have in purchasing employee health benefits.
Healthy
NY creates a standardized health insurance benefit that is made more
affordable through State sponsorship. The small employer must meet certain
eligibility criteria based on the income levels and participation rate of
employees in addition to the rate of employer contribution.
Working
Today is a national nonprofit organization offering health insurance and
other benefits to independent workers. Working Today is a primary source
for affordable health insurance for freelancers, consultants, independent
contractors, temps, part-timers, contingent employees and the
self-employed in the New York City area. For
more information please visit www.nyc.gov/healthstat or call 212-788-8282.
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Island University Hospital, a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health
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Health
Insurance for NYC Small Businesses, Sole Proprietors and Working
Individuals