| New York City is one of the most expensive | | | | programs, go to the New York Department of |
| cities in the world to live in, costing twice as much | | | | Health website - health.state.ny.us - and click on |
| as any other city in the United States. Is it any | | | | "Health Insurance Programs" under "Site Contents" |
| wonder, then, that 25% of New York City | | | | on the right side of the page. |
| residents do not have health insurance? If you're | | | | Private Insurance |
| uninsured, here's how to get cheap New York | | | | If you aren't eligible for any of these programs, |
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| Consider these facts about health insurance in | | | | comparison website. Insurance comparison |
| New York: | | | | websites let you easily obtain quotes from |
| * New Yorkers pay 26% more for health care | | | | multiple A-rated insurance companies so you can |
| than the national average. | | | | compare them and choose the cheapest one. |
| * From 2000 to 2006, health insurance premiums | | | | The best insurance comparison websites let you |
| in New York rose five times faster than earnings. | | | | talk online with insurance professionals so you can |
| New York State Insurance | | | | get answers to all your insurance questions and |
| New York does provide options to help the | | | | get advice on how to lower your insurance costs. |
| uninsured get cheap health insurance. Several | | | | (See link below.) |
| state programs are available: | | | | When you choose an insurance company, you |
| * Family Health Plus is a public health insurance | | | | want to choose a company that will be reliable |
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| for uninsured adults who don't qualify for Medicaid. | | | | you make a final decision, check the New York |
| * Child Health Plus provides similar coverage for | | | | Consumer Guide to Health Insurers webpage, |
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| owners provide employees with affordable health | | | | surveys. Then you'll be confident that you have |
| insurance. | | | | the cheapest premium with the best company. |
| To find out if you're eligible for any of these | | | | |