Health Insurance for Children

Child Health Plus is a health insurance program for children under the age of 19. It covers health care and dental needs.

It is available to children regardless of income or immigration status.

Counselors provide assistance in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Haitian Creole.

Online

Get more information about Child Health Plus.

By Phone

Agency: New York State Department of Health
Phone Number: (518) 473-8600
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Continuous coverage in Medicaid and subsidized Child Health Plus for children 0-6 years old ended on July 1, 2026. Parents must renew their child’s coverage every year.

Online

Get more information about Medicaid and Child Health Plus.

By Phone

Agency: New York State Department of Health
Phone Number: (518) 473-8600
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Children 0-3 years old who receive Early Intervention Services can also receive other benefits such as:

Prescription drugs
Doctor visits
Hospital stays
Wheelchairs and hearing aids
Immunizations
Dental Care

By speaking with a Child Benefits Advisor, you may qualify even if you have health insurance.

You can also get help completing applications for:

Medicaid
Excess Income Program
Child Health Plus Programs
Children with Special Health Needs Programs
Medicaid renewal
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Online

Get more information about Children with Special Health Care Needs Program (CSHCN).

Read the CSHCN brochure.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

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