Re: Health Insurance Info

Hello Everyone!
I'm so happy to be posting my first Sapling Society blog entry.
This is a copy of the health insurance handout from a couple meetings back.
I have Family Health Plus and it's great. In order to qualify you must go through an interview process and your income (after business expenses, etc) must be low. It's a long process but so worth it if you qualify...
And if not, there are other NY state programs that might be worth looking into.
You can email me if you want more info about Family Health Plus.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
~rebecca

Comparison of Health Insurance Programs in New York:
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/plans2.htm

Family Health Plus :
Free coverage if you qualify! Little or no co-pay, prescriptions are covered. Must schedule an interview first and fill out application to qualify. Strict income and resource requirements.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/fhplus/index.htm
Who can join (requirements):
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/fhplus/who_can_join.htm#FAMILYSIZEX
Where to apply (who to set up interview with):
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/fhplus/where.htm
Helpful numbers including Family Heath Plus:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/fhplus/helpful_links.htm

Healthy NY:
Next step up from Family Health Plus. Low monthly payments for full coverage. Must meet financial requirements. Have to pick HMO and apply through them or online.
Healthy NY Eligibility Criteria for Individuals:
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/website2/hny/english/hnyeci.htm
(EX: Family size (1) : Annual Household $=Up to $25,125, monthly = Up to $2,094)
How to apply:
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/website2/hny/english/hnyapp.htm

Brooklyn Healthworks:
“The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Group Health Inc. (GHI), a consortium of health care providers and the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, are proud to offer an affordable health insurance for small businesses in the borough of Brooklyn – Brooklyn HealthWorks.”
http://www.ibrooklyn.com/site/chamberdirect/brooklyn_healthworks