Basic Health Program, NY & MN Only (Essential Plan / MinnesotaCare)
Run by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a state agency
Currently available in 2 states only: New York (as 'Essential Plan') and Minnesota (as 'MinnesotaCare'). Provides very low-cost or free health coverage for residents who earn too much for Medicaid (133–200% FPL) but struggle to afford Marketplace premiums. Not available in other states yet.
- Award
- Low or no premium health coverage
- Deadline
- Rolling, apply through your state program (NY or MN residents only)
- Run by
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- State
Who it's for
- NY or MN resident only
- Income between 133% and 200% of federal poverty level
- Does not qualify for Medicaid
- Legal immigrants who have been in the country fewer than 5 years are often eligible
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Basic Health Program, NY & MN Only (Essential Plan / MinnesotaCare) is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.