Expands enrollment through New York State of Health through tax returns and allows first-time enrollees to sign up at any time.

New York A09378 creates a program within the Department of Health to assist uninsured individuals without employer-sponsored coverage in enrolling in health insurance through state income tax filings. This program reviews relevant taxpayer data to determine eligibility for Medicaid, the Basic Health Plan, or plans through the NY State of Health. It also allows first-time enrollees who do not have employer-sponsored coverage to sign up at any time. The act amends the tax law and the public health law to implement these changes.

Expands enrollment through New York State of Health through tax returns and allows first-time enrollees to sign up at any time.

New York A09378 creates a program within the Department of Health to assist uninsured individuals without employer-sponsored coverage in enrolling in health insurance through state income tax filings. This program reviews relevant taxpayer data to determine eligibility for Medicaid, the Basic Health Plan, or plans through the NY State of Health. It also allows first-time enrollees who do not have employer-sponsored coverage to sign up at any time. The act amends the tax law and the public health law to implement these changes.