New York A09405 authorizes the Marketplace to award grants to entities to serve as navigators that can help individuals apply for health insurance.

New York A09405 amends the public health law to authorize the Marketplace to award grants to entities to serve as navigators. These navigators can help individuals apply for health insurance. The navigators can also provide community-based enrollment assistance and certify New York state licensed producers to assist eligible individuals and small employers. The grants are subject to appropriation and are awarded annually, with additional grants going to providers in New York City and counties with high uninsured rates.

New York A09405 authorizes the Marketplace to award grants to entities to serve as navigators that can help individuals apply for health insurance.

New York A09405 amends the public health law to authorize the Marketplace to award grants to entities to serve as navigators. These navigators can help individuals apply for health insurance. The navigators can also provide community-based enrollment assistance and certify New York state licensed producers to assist eligible individuals and small employers. The grants are subject to appropriation and are awarded annually, with additional grants going to providers in New York City and counties with high uninsured rates.