On June 29th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for organizations to participate in the NY State of Health’s Navigator Program, which seeks to increase access to health insurance by providing in-person assistance to individuals and small businesses enrolling in New York’s Health Plan Marketplace. Navigator contractors who receive funding through the program are expected to provide the following services:
- In-person health insurance application and enrollment services;
- Education to potential enrollees about the health plans and insurance available to them through the NY State of Health and other sources; and
- Assistance to enrollees renewing their health insurance coverage or making mid-year life status changes.
Applications are due August 13th. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit a Letter of Intent by July 5th.
The full RFA is available here, and a summary can be found here.