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In NYC, Veteran health care is a right.
The Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) and The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) are partnering to connect New York City Veterans with health coverage and to ensure that no Veterans are left behind.
Enrolling in health insurance can be confusing and hard to navigate. A CoveredNYCVet Specialist from the NYC Public Engagement Unit is here to help.
Connect with free one-on-one support with a CoveredNYCVet Specialist who can help connect you to an appropriate healthcare coverage option, including assistance determining VA healthcare eligibility, and make sure you get the help you need:
Call 311 and say “CoveredNYCVet”
Text CoveredNYCVet (SeguroNYCVet en Español) to 55676
Health Care Coverage Options for NYC Veterans
There is a health coverage option for every single Veteran living in New York City. See below for information about health care options for New York City Veterans.
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VA Health Care
VA Health Care
You may be able to get VA health care benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge. These benefits are not affected by any other health insurance you may have (like Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance). Veterans can apply for VA health care benefits online. Learn how to apply for VA health care benefits here.
TRICARE
TRICARE
TRICARE is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) worldwide health care program for active duty and retired uniformed services members and their families. The Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP) at Saint Vincent’s is a TRICARE Prime military health plan sponsored by the DoD0. USFHP has provided comprehensive care for military families for over 30 years. Learn more about TRICARE.
Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicaid is public health insurance for low income New Yorkers. Learn more about Medicaid.
Medicare
Medicare
Medicare is a public health insurance for individuals 65 and older, some people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Learn more about Medicare.
Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Programs help pay for Medicare costs, including premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. Learn more about Medicare Savings Programs.
NY State of Health Essential Plan
NY State of Health Essential Plan
The New York State of Health Essential Plan is a free or low-cost insurance plan for adults with low incomes who don’t qualify for Medicaid. Learn more about NY State of Health Essential Plan.
Qualified Health Plans
Qualified Health Plans
Qualified Health Plans are available on the NY State of Health Marketplace and directly from insurance companies. These are private insurance plans that follow the rules set by the Affordable Care Act, which include things like covering essential health services and meeting certain standards of cost sharing. Financial help is available to make these more affordable. Learn more about Qualified Health Plans.
NYC Care
NYC Care
NYC Care is a health care access program that connects New Yorkers to low-cost and no-cost health care at NYC Health + Hospitals. NYC Care is available to people who can’t qualify for or who cannot afford health insurance. Learn more about NYC Care.
Child Health Plus
Child Health Plus
This is New York State’s health insurance plan for kids. Depending on your family's income, your child may be eligible to join either Children's Medicaid or Child Health Plus. How much you have to pay for this affordable plan also depends on your income. Learn more about Child Health Plus.