Where to apply for dental & health insurance in New York

Use NY State of Health, New York’s official marketplace, to explore public and private coverage options. An enrollment counselor can help determine the right application route; some applicants may need a different agency or employer benefits process.

Prepare your information

Have household and contact information ready. Depending on the application, you may be asked for identity, New York residence, income and current coverage information, and immigration or Social Security information where applicable. Follow the documents requested for your case.

A practical application sequence

Use the official portal or a certified assistor
Check eligibility and compare the actual plan documents
Submit requested evidence through the official secure channel
Confirm approval, any payment and the coverage start date

Do not upload identity documents, insurance IDs or medical records to this website. Ask an official assistor if you cannot obtain a requested document. Deadlines and eligibility can change; use the current official instructions.

Public and private routes to ask about

Ask an official assistor whether Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan fits your household. If not, ask about private health coverage and any separate dental plan. Eligibility and dental benefits must be checked for your case; do not assume every procedure or office is covered.

Educational information, checked November 13, 2026. Eligibility, coverage, fees and clinical care depend on your situation. The practice is not an insurance marketplace or a government enrollment office.