It’s here! The New York State Health Plan Marketplace is open and operating. That means for the first time, over a million New Yorkers can access high-quality, comprehensive health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

Sign Up

If you or someone you know needs coverage and lives in New York State, visit New York State of Health — you’ll find a calculator to help you determine how much insurance will cost and whether you qualify for financial assistance–or call 855-355-5777 between 8 AM and 5 PM. Help is available in 150 languages. For coverage outside New York State, go to healthcare.gov or call 800-318-2596.

For an easy way to get in-state coverage, you can also sign up at Get Covered New York–a certified expert or “navigator” will contact you to complete enrollment. Get Covered New York is a partnership of the Health Care for All New York coalition and Greater NYC for Change.

Get Involved

Get Covered New York is providing volunteer outreach to uninsured New Yorkers and local communities. Look for the yellow umbrella logo or bright blue T-shirts at street fairs, health assemblies, or community institutions! To volunteer, email or sign up on the website.

Bottom line: This is your chance to improve your health or the health of someone you care about. Open enrollment is October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014; enroll by the end of the year for coverage starting January 1, 2014.

And don’t forget to share your experience with us @GNYCforChange and on our Facebook page.

Here’s to your health!

The Greater NYC for Change Team