Approximately 2.6 million New Yorkers lack health insurance. Of these, 1.1 million are eligible for public health insurance coverage but not enrolled, 1.1 million are not eligible for public health insurance because of their family incomes, and almost 400,000 are undocumented immigrants.

Federal health reform makes sweeping changes that increase the availability, affordability, and funding of health insurance coverage in the U.S. The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) is committed to reducing the percentage of uninsured residents in New York State through public and private initiatives.

Foundation Strategies and Projects to Reduce the Number of Uninsured.

Visit the NYSHealth Coverage Resource Center, including publications, organizations, and data.

Features

Health Reform Works: How the Affordable Care Act Is Already Making a Difference for New Yorkers

Important provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have already taken effect, benefiting millions of people across the State. A new NYSHealth-funded publication shares the personal stories of New Yorkers who have already been helped by the ACA and shows how changes to the health insurance system can improve the lives of those dependent upon it.