New York City Launches ‘NYC Care’ Health Plan For Uninsured Residents In The Bronx

On August 1, 2019, New York City launched "NYC Care", a health care program to provide access to health care services for uninsured city residents. Enrollment in the Bronx began on August 1. All services are provided by NYC Health + Hospitals. NYC Care will be expanded city-wide by the end of 2020. At full-scale, the program will cost approximately $100 million annually.

NYC Care member benefits include:

Primary care, and members who are new to NYC Health + Hospitals will be able to secure a primary care appointment within two weeks of enrollment.
Mental health services and addiction treatment . . .