• Health Insurance Options There are various health insurance options including NY Child Health Plus,
Medicaid, and corporate PPO insurance (if you have an employed spouse). Keep reading for detailed explanations of the various options and the pros and cons of each option.
| Option | Pros | Cons |
New York Health Plus Child Health Plus/Health Plus provides a child or teenager with free or affordable health coverage depending on their household income.
http://www.nyhealth.gov/nysdoh/chplus/ |
• Monthly premiums vary from $0-$15 per child
• No co-payments
• Includes: Prescription Drugs Immunizations Well Child-care Emergency Care In/Outpatient Surgery Dental, Vision & more! |
• Limited to managed care plans or a list of limited providers/practices |
Medicaid Medicaid is a program for New Yorkers who can't afford to pay for medical care.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/health_care/medicaid/#definition |
• Cost is free • Services are the same as above | • Same as above |
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The Students with Children Club is an All-University club with provides a sense of community, information, support and advocacy for student-parents enrolled at NYU. |