NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace recently expanded the eligibility of the Essential Plan to increase access to high-quality, affordable health insurance for low- and moderate-income individuals. New Yorkers whose income is up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Line ($37,650 annual income for an individual) may now be eligible for Essential Plan coverage.
Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State, is committed to educating the public about the increased eligibility of the Essential Plan, which is now available to more than 100,000 more New Yorkers.
“Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. With the Essential Plan expansion, more people will be able to afford the care they need,” said Fidelis Care Chief Operating Officer Andi Gillentine. “Fidelis Care Representatives are ready to assist New Yorkers who now qualify and may need help to enroll.”
Fidelis Care’s trained and knowledgeable representatives – who speak more than 25 languages – will be available to explain the Essential Plan’s costs, benefits, eligibility criteria, and enrollment process to people who need health insurance.
The Essential Plan is designed to help individuals and families who fall into particular income categories, providing them with essential health benefits, including a $0 monthly premium, no deductible, low out of pocket costs, dental and vision coverage with $0 copay, and free preventive care. In addition to those benefits, the Essential Plan Offered by Fidelis Care includes a fitness reimbursement program, a variety of healthcare resources, and access to the plan’s statewide network of providers.
Fidelis Care urges anyone in New York State without health coverage or anyone who falls within the new guidelines to contact Fidelis Care for assistance. For more information about the Essential Plan, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/essential-plan.
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