What to know about the NY State Health Benefit Exchange
When the New York Health Exchange launched online on October 1, demand to register to buy health and/or dental insurance was so high that the website slowed down or wasn’t operating properly for days. Now that user traffic has leveled out, here is a breakdown of the resources you’ll need to help yourself, your family and/or your business navigate these insurance waters.
First, visit NYStateOfHealth.ny.gov or HealthBenefitExchange.ny.gov. Use your email address and create a password to begin the application process. Have your W-2 and other tax paperwork on hand to answer questions that will determine your plan eligibility.
Purchased plans go into effect beginning January 1, 2014.