Essential Plan Changes Hit New Yorkers | Buffalo News

New York’s Essential Plan is tightening eligibility starting July 1, cutting the income threshold from 200-250% to 150-200% of the federal poverty line — leaving some families uninsured. Driven by federal funding cuts from 2025, premiums now consume up to half of some households’ income. But help is available: a 60-day window lets those losing coverage find new plans and get reimbursed. Experts stress updating your info on NY State of Health to unlock other subsidies or tax credits. Act fast — the deadline to secure coverage and reimbursement is August 30. Don’t wait until fall open enrollment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe28bf09ef51a8bb