Apply with NY State of Health (NYSOH)

Apply for coverage by visiting the NYSOH website or by calling the NYSOH Consumer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777 (TTY 711).

Note: Your application must be processed by the 15th of the month for your coverage to begin on the first day of the next month. For example, if your application is processed on January 15, your coverage will begin on February 1. If your application is processed on January 16, your coverage will not begin until March 1.

View our helpful enrollment checklist for details on what you’ll need to apply.

Apply with NY State of Health

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We can help you get coverage.

Essential Plan:
Call: 1-888-679-7166 (TTY 711)

All Other NYS Sponsored Plans:
Call: 1-800-650-4359 (TTY 711)


Closed: Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day

Call: 1-888-679-7166 (TTY 711)


Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day

Call: 1-800-650-4359 (TTY 711)


Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day