Benefit highlights
Some of the benefits to support your health:
- Your choice of doctors and hospitals from a large network of providers
- No copayments or deductible
- Regular well-child doctor check-ups and immunizations
- Prescription and nonprescription drugs if ordered by a licensed provider
- Routine, preventive, and emergency dental care
- Inpatient hospital care
- Case management
Eligibility
Almost all children qualify. Many families qualify for free coverage, and no family earns too much to enroll their children in Child Health Plus. Your child may be eligible if they:
- Are a New York state resident
- Are less than 19 years of age
- Are not eligible for Medicaid
- Do not have other health insurance or access to the public employees’ New York State Health Insurance Program, NYSHIP
For more information, see New York State of Health for eligibility details
