To get commercial health insurance you must enroll as client in the New York State (NYS) Marketplace. To qualify you must be a New York state resident, US citizen, national, or lawfully present immigrant.
If you are eligible for public health insurance like Child Health Plus or NYS Medicaid (based on your income), different immigration rules may apply. Please note that current incarceration disqualifies eligibility.
Learn more about the health insurance marketplace and plans at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. For a guide about health services coverage go to healthinsurance.org/states/health-insurance-new-york.
To learn more about Medicaid for Pregnant Women go to access.nyc.gov/programs/medicaid-for-pregnant-women.
Updated on February 26, 2024
Nurse-Family Partnerhip (serving all boroughs)
Call 311 and ask for “Nurse-Family Partnership”
Maternal and child health nurses are the backbone of the Nurse-Family Partnership. A nurse-led maternal health and home visitation program, Nurse-Family Partnership partners serve low-income, first-time moms.
Moms with their very own free Nurse-Family Partnership personal nurse will get the support, advice, and information they need during their pregnancy and when their baby arrives.
Eligibility
NYC Nurse-Family Partnership is available to anyone in New York City who:
— Is 28 weeks pregnant or less with their first baby.
— Meets income requirements.
— Are first-time mothers, regardless of age, immigration status or gender identity.
Services
Your nurse will support you to:
— Know what to expect during pregnancy and childbirth.
— Learn how to take care of your baby (feeding, bathing, safe sleep, and more).
— Understand how babies learn and grow.
Learn about eligibility criteria by calling your nearest NFP agency. Locate your agency on the NFP homepage.
Updated on February 16, 2023