Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Protect yourself and your family. Get Your COVID-19 Booster. The New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend individuals 12 and older get the new bivalent COVID-19 booster. All New Yorkers, including children 6 months of age and older, should stay up to date with all recommended vaccine doses. Booster doses will maximize your protection and are free and available statewide. If you have questions, talk to your healthcare provider or vaccine administrator. For more information, visit: ny.gov/booster

The following information has been released in response to the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Press Releases

• 6/3/21 Press Release regarding rollout of American Rescue Plan to New Yorkers who earn higher incomes or receive unemployment benefits
• 3/31/21 Press Release announcing significant new tax credits are now available to lower the cost of health coverage
• 3/23/21 Press Release regarding expanded eligibility for financial assistance and enrollment extension through December 31
• 2/17/21 Press Release regarding enrollment extension through May 15
• 1/21/21 Press Release regarding enrollment extension through March 31
• 12/29/20 Press Release regarding December 31 deadline for coverage starting January 1
• 10/29/20 Press Release announcing start of 2021 Open Enrollment Period
• 9/16/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
• 8/18/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
• 7/15/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
• 6/14/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
• 5/4/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
• 4/8/20 NYS Department of Financial Services Press Release regarding emergency regulation requiring commercial health insurers to defer payment of premiums
• 4/2/20 NYS Department of Financial Services Press Release regarding upcoming action of deferment of premium payments
• 4/2/20 Press Release announcing extension of Special Enrollment Period
• 3/27/20 Press Release announcing enrollment in health coverage through NY State of Health
• 3/16/20 NYS Department of Health Press Release regarding Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers

Fact Sheets: Insurance Options and Changes During the Coronavirus Emergency

Questions & Answers on Coronavirus Special Enrollment Period and Grace Period

NYSOH Issuer Letter on COVID-19 Grace Period Rules for Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, and Qualified Health Plans

Additional Resources

• Essential Plan Guidance for COVID-19 Testing and Immunization After the Conclusion of the Federal Public Health Emergency
• Information for Insurers on Extension of Payment Periods for Health Insurance Premiums
• Other NYS Department of Financial Services press releases
• NYS Department of Health Coronavirus webpage
• COVID Alert NY App