The New York State Legislature passed the Child Health Plus plan to make health insurance accessible to children of working families. This plan is now available from a number of providers throughout the state.

Parents can find out how to enroll their children in the plan by contacting the toll-free helpline 1-800-698-4543. They can also call the New York State Growing Up Healthy Hotline at 1-800-522-5006 to find out more about this program and other New York State health programs for children.

If you would like to contact an insurer directly, you can do so and ask if they are participating in the program, or contact the helpline for a list of participating insurers.

The insurer you choose will send you an application for the plan and give you a list of participating providers in your area. The provider might be a single doctor or group practice, or a community health center. If it is a group practice, you may be asked to choose a doctor for your child. Either way, you will get the personal attention and health care that your child deserves.

Child Health Plus Benefits

The following benefits are provided under Child Health Plus:

	well-child care
	physical examinations
	immunizations
	diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury
	x-rays and lab tests
	outpatient surgery
	emergency care
	prescription drugs
	inpatient hospital, medical or surgical care
	short-term therapeutic outpatient services such as chemotherapy or hemodialysis
	limited treatment for alcoholism and substance abuse and mental health
	dental, vision, speech and hearing care
	durable medical equipment
	hospice

Applying for Child Health Plus

If you’re interested in finding out more about Child Health Plus and other health programs for children in the state, call 1-800-698-4543 or visit their website at: www.health.state.ny.us.

Here’s How Child Health Plus
Can Help Your Family

You may have to pay a family contribution to enroll in Child Health Plus. Find your monthly gross household income in the table* below. This will show you how much, if any, family contribution you will have to pay. Remember, even if you earn more than the highest monthly income listed below, you can still participate — you’ll just have to pay the full premium.