What is Family Health Plus?
Family Health Plus is New York State's health insurance program for adults with limited income who do not have health insurance.

Who Can Join?
Family Health Plus is available to adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who so not have health insurance--
either on their own or through their employer--
but have incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid. Family Health Plus is available to single adults, couples without children and parents with limited income who are residents of New York State and are United States citizens or fall under certain immigration categories.

What benefits can I get?
Family Health Plus provides comprehensive insurance coverage including:

• physician services
• inpatient and outpatient hospital care
• prescription drugs and smoking cessation products
• lab test and x-rays
• vision, speech and hearing services
• rehabilitative services (some limits apply)
• durable medical equipment
• emergency room and emergency ambulance services
• drug, alcohol and mental health treatment (some limits apply)
• diabetic supplies and equipment
• radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hemodialysis and
• dental services (if offered by the health plan)

How is health care provided?
Health care is provided through managed care plans. You must select a participating health plan when you apply for Family Health Plus. Every effort will be made to help you pick a plan that includes your current physician. When you choose a health plan, you will have a regular doctor, get regular checkups and see specialists if needed. Some plans also offer dental care.

How much does it cost to join?
There is no cost to participate in Family Health Plus.