Children up to 19 - Have Drug Coverage, but Cost Share is Unaffordable

Child Health Plus

Child Health Plus is a New York State sponsored health insurance program for children up to age 19. Child Health Plus provides comprehensive health coverage including well visits, specialty visits, laboratory, x-rays and diagnostic services, hospitalization, dental visits, vision care, prescription drugs, speech and hearing services, and much more.

Your children can qualify if they do not have health insurance. There is no monthly premium for families with a gross income of less than 1.6 of the federal poverty level. Families with higher incomes pay a monthly premium ranging from $9 per child to the full premium.

To find out more, visit www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/chplus/what_is_chp.htm