MetroPlus Health Plan announced today that its health insurance enrollment locations across the city will be open later in the evening during the final days of the current Open Enrollment Period. Today and tomorrow, January 30-31, New Yorkers can continue to enroll in quality, affordable health insurance, as MetroPlus community offices and enrollment offices at NYC Health + Hospitals locations extend hours until 8 p.m. The extended hours are part of GetCoveredNYC, which is also partnering with City and elected officials to reach all New Yorkers in need of health insurance by the January 31st enrollment deadline through public events. The following MetroPlus and NYC Health + Hospitals locations will be open an additional two to three hours per evening:
| MetroPlus Enrollment Location | Address | Enrollment Hours | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi |
1400 Pelham Parkway South | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln |
234 East 149th Street | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx |
3424 Kossuth Avenue | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island |
2601 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11235 | 9AM – 7PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County |
451 Clarkson Avenue | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull |
760 Broadway Brooklyn, New York 11206 | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue |
462 First Avenue New York, New York 10016 | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem |
506 Lenox Avenue New York, New York 10037 | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan |
1901 First Avenue New York, New York 10029 | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst |
79-01 Broadway Elmhurst, New York 11373 | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens |
82-68 164th Street Jamaica, New York 11432 | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| MetroPlus Staten Island Community Office |
238A Port Richmond Avenue | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| MetroPlus Brooklyn Community Office |
2221 Church Avenue | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
| MetroPlus Queens Community Office |
92-14 Roosevelt Avenue 11372 | 9AM – 8PM | ||||
“MetroPlus is proud to partner with NYC Health + Hospitals to enroll New Yorkers in high quality affordable health coverage,” said Seth Diamond, Chief Operating Office of MetroPlus. “Now is the time to enroll in health insurance and we look forward to assisting even more New Yorkers in these final days of open enrollment find the health coverage that is right for them.”
“There are just a couple days left in the current open enrollment period and it’s more important now than ever that New Yorkers sign up for health insurance under the ACA,” said Mayor de Blasio. “I’m so appreciative of our hardworking teams who have been hitting the streets for months, helping New Yorkers get the most out of the resources available to them.”
“We’re hitting the streets for this final push and to reach all New Yorkers in the coming days. It is important to bring the government to the people, which is why GetCoveredNYC is spreading out across the city to meet New Yorkers in their communities,” said Regina Schwartz, director of the NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit. “Now is the time to for New Yorkers to take action. Signing up for health insurance is fast and affordable and the GetCoveredNYC team is eager to help you understand your options and navigate the enrollment process.”
Launched in 2016, GetCoveredNYC is a citywide initiative that helps New Yorkers enroll in healthcare insurance and access primary and preventive care. GetCoveredNYC specialists proactively engage uninsured New Yorkers, providing free support to help people understand their eligibility and assist them throughout the enrollment process. New Yorkers can enroll in low- or no-cost, quality insurance through the New York State of Health marketplace. The initiative is a partnership between the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit, NYC Health and Hospitals, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Human Resources Administration and MetroPlus Health Plan.
Facilitated enrollers from MetroPlus and NYC Heath + Hospitals will be available through January 31 to help eligible uninsured New Yorkers enroll. For more information, visit www.metroplus.org or call MetroPlus member services at 1-855-809-4073, Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm.
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