Some 900,000 New Yorkers are uninsured yet eligible for public health insurance coverage. If they meet the qualifications, why aren’t they enrolled? Some may not know about the program. Others don’t know they are eligible. Still others are reluctant to accept public benefits, or have difficulty completing the enrollment paperwork. An additional 1.3 million State residents are uninsured, but do not qualify for public health insurance. 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.

Click here for Foundation Goals and Key Initiatives for Reducing the Number of Uninsured.

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The NYSHealth Insurance Coverage Consortium Holds Two Events in April 2008

NYSHealth Coverage Consortium Meets with Policymakers

Manhattan Institute Convenes Second Conference

The NYSHealth Insurance Coverage Consortium

The New York State Health Foundation has launched an exciting new consortium of some of New York State's top health institutions. The consortium will bring together analysts, academics, and policymakers to determine the best possible options for healthcare reform.

Health Care Reform: States Take the Lead

Lessons from Maine and Massachusetts and how they apply to New York State. Key program participants share their views.