Affinity Health Insurance
Over 200,000 New York residents are members of Affinity Health Plan, a non-profit managed care company that provides group and child health care, Medicare, and Medicaid for low-income individuals and families. Members are drawn to Affinity’s dedication to educate people about health and help them take steps to prevent falling ill and to building communities dedicated to health promotion. In April 2007, the New York Department of Health gave Affinity top ratings in its managed care consumer guide, based on customer surveys and quality of care.
Affinity Health Insurance Products
Affinity offers a selection of health insurance plans at low cost, to give all New York Metropolitan Area residents the opportunity to get insured.
- Medicare Advantage programs – Provides coverage for urgent care, hospital and nursing home stays, plus dental, vision, and hearing exams.
- Medicaid managed care program – New York residents with Medicaid can join this program free of cost. Affinity's Medicaid program covers services the state’s program does not, such as maternity care, mental health, and inpatient care.
- Child Health Plus – Children ages 0-19 can enroll at low premiums, and may even join for free depending on family income.
- Family Health Plus – Eligible 20-64 year olds can enroll for free and enjoy such benefits as hospice care, dental care, and emergency transportation.
- Family Planning Benefit – A free program that provides information and services for topics such as birth control, abortion, STDs, and sterilization.
- Unicare – Low-income New York residents who have problems obtaining insurance can seek help from this state-subsidized program.
Contact Affinity
2500 Halsey St.
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 794-7700
www.affinityplan.org
Affinity Company Ratings
A.M. Best: A-
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Last Updated : Friday, October 31, 2008