Health Terms Glossary

Plans

Individual and Family

Coverage for you, your spouse or your family.
Medicare Advantage

Comprehensive plans starting at $0/month for people over 65 and select others.
Medicaid

Free or low-cost coverage from one of the top-rated plans in New York State.
Child Health Plus (CHP)

Affordable coverage and $0 co-pays for children under 19.
Essential Plan

An affordable health insurance plan with no deductible and a $0 monthly premium.

Additional Plans

Dental and Vision
Dual Special Needs

$0 monthly payments and valuable extras for those who qualify.
Employer-Sponsored

Affordable group coverage for large and small businesses.

Member Services

Pay My Bill
Forms
Gia

Use Gia to access plan information and virtual care.

Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions
Prescription Benefits
Understanding Insurance

Helpful information about the way your insurance plan keeps you covered.

Living Well

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Community Events
Health and Wellness

Well-Being programs and resources to help you live well and stay well.

Plans

Individual and Family

Coverage for you, your spouse or your family.
Medicare Advantage

Comprehensive plans starting at $0/month for people over 65 and select others.
Medicaid

Free or low-cost coverage from one of the top-rated plans in New York State.
Child Health Plus (CHP)

Affordable coverage and $0 co-pays for children under 19.
Essential Plan

An affordable health insurance plan with no deductible and a $0 monthly premium.

Additional Plans

Dental and Vision
Dual Special Needs

$0 monthly payments and valuable extras for those who qualify.
Employer-Sponsored

Affordable group coverage for large and small businesses.

Member Services

Pay My Bill
Forms
Gia

Use Gia to access plan information and virtual care.

Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions
Prescription Benefits
Understanding Insurance

Helpful information about the way your insurance plan keeps you covered.

Living Well

Blog
Community Events
Health and Wellness

Well-Being programs and resources to help you live well and stay well.

Understanding Health Care Terms

Our glossary of Health Insurance, Health Care, and Health Plan terms and definitions can help you understand your benefits and coverage, and help you to shop for a plan.