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Health Insurance Basics

 
Want to learn how health plans work?
 
Check out our Overview of Health Insurance where you can find information about different plan types such as HMO and PPO and health care costs
 
Learn how health care reform will affect you
 
For a more complete description of how the Affordable Care Act may affect you or your business visit the Health Care Reform section of our site
 
Learn about NYS insurance laws and consumer protections
 
Review the rights and protections you have as a health insurance consumer in NYS by visiting our Consumer Protections in New York page.
 
Have questions or need help with health insurance?
 
If you have questions about anything you see on our site, email us
 
If you have a problem with your private health insurance or your insurer has denied a claim, visit our Consumer Assistance page to find help.

Start looking for health insurance now!   We show plans from every health insurer in the City.




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