Finding Low Cost Health Insurance In New YorkPosted by Nick Niesen on October 29th, 2010 In the state of New York, you may qualify for low cost health insurance whether you are a small business, sole proprietor or individual. In 2000 the NY Legislature enacted regulations in response to the Governor's proposal to make available comprehensive insurance coverage for New York workers and their families who are uninsured. The name of the program is Healthy NY. This program helps the small business owners (businesses with 50 or fewer employees) to provide health insurance to their employees and their families. Additionally, Workers who are unable to purchase insurance through their employer because the employer doesn't offer insurance and the sole proprietor may purchase coverage directly though Health NY. All HMO's in the state of New York offer standardized health benefit package that is made affordable through the sponsorship of NY State. This makes it more affordable for small employers and uninsured employees. There are certain eligibility requirements for each section: Small Employer Business must be located in New York Individual and Sole Proprietor guidelines: The individual must live in the state of New York Please see our recommended sources for insurance quotes and low rates. These websites are aslo great sources for information about rates and coverages in the lower 48 states. Like it? Share it!More by this author |