Child Health Plus is a low-cost health insurance option for children who aren't eligible for Medicaid.
This plan helps make your child's healthcare more affordable. Depending on your family's income, you'll pay a $0 or low monthly premium and no copays for covered care.
Hospital, emergency room, retail health clinic, and urgent care visits
Lab tests and X-rays
Prescription drug coverage
Vaccines (shots)
Hearing, vision, and dental coverage
Care Management programs
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
24/7 access to care with telemedicine (Teladoc Health®)*
View our comprehensive and up-to-date Child Health Plus prescription drug list (formulary).
Talk to a doctor any time—for a $0 copay. Connect with board-certified doctors through video chat or phone for prescriptions, help diagnosing and treating non-emergency conditions, and more. Access to dermatologists is also available.
Taking care of your eyes doesn’t just mean having clear vision. An annual eye exam can help detect a number of health risks, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Healthfirst has made it easy for our members to take advantage of this often overlooked preventive service by providing access to comprehensive vision care.
Healthfirst believes that providing you with good dental care is important to your overall healthcare. Covered dental services include regular and routine services such as preventive dental checkups, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and other services to check for any changes or abnormalities that may require treatment and/or follow-up care for you. You do not need a referral from your PCP to see a dentist.
Child Health Plus is health insurance for children under age 19 whose families don’t qualify for Medicaid.
Medicaid is for people and families with lower incomes and has stricter income limits than Child Health Plus. If your family’s income increases and your child is no longer eligible for Medicaid, they may qualify for Child Health Plus instead.
No. Child Health Plus has no copays. Depending on your income, you may pay a monthly premium.
Child Health Plus gives you access to a network of doctors, dentists, specialists, and hospitals, so you can choose a provider that's right for your family. Find a doctor now.
No. Your child can visit any in-network dentist and switch to another in-network dentist at any time without notifying Healthfirst. To find a dentist, visit MyHFNY.org or call the Member Services number on the back of your child's Member ID card.
Yes! Child Health Plus covers dental exams and dental care, including braces when they’re medically necessary.
You have a few options:
The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description, of benefits. For more information, contact the plan.
Coverage is provided by Healthfirst PHSP, Inc.
Plans contain exclusions and limitations.
ATENCIÓN: Dispone de servicios de asistencia lingüística y otras ayudas, gratis. Llame al 1-866-305-0408 (TTY: 1-888-867-4132).
请注意：您可以免费获得语言协助服务和其他辅助服务。请致电 1-866-305-0408 (TTY: 1‑888‑542‑3821)。
*Telemedicine (Teladoc Health) isn’t a replacement for your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP should always be your first choice for care (both in-person and virtual visits).
Last update October 16, 2026 @ 9:54 am
Hospital, emergency room, retail health clinic, and urgent care visits
Lab tests and x-rays
Prescription drug coverage
Vaccines (shots)
Hearing, vision, and dental coverage
Care Management programs
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
24/7 access to care with telemedicine (Teladoc)*
Talk to a doctor any time—for a $0 copay. Connect with board-certified doctors through video chat or phone for prescriptions, help diagnosing and treating non-emergency conditions, and more. Access to dermatologists is also available.
Taking care of your eyes doesn’t just mean having clear vision. An annual eye exam can help detect a number of health risks, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Healthfirst has made it easy for our members to take advantage of this often overlooked preventive service by providing access to comprehensive vision care.
Healthfirst believes that providing you with good dental care is important to your overall healthcare. Covered services include regular and routine dental services such as preventive dental checkups, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and other services to check for any changes or abnormalities that may require treatment and/or follow-up care for you. You do not need a referral from your PCP to see a dentist.
Child Health Plus is for children under 19 who aren’t eligible for Medicaid.
Yes! Child Health Plus covers dental care and exams—including braces if they are medically necessary.
The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description, of benefits. For more information, contact the plan.
Coverage is provided by Healthfirst PHSP, Inc.
Plans contain exclusions and limitations.
ATENCIÓN: Dispone de servicios de asistencia lingüística y otras ayudas, gratis. Llame al 1-866-305-0408 (TTY: 1-888-867-4132).
请注意：您可以免费获得语言协助服务和其他辅助服务。请致电 1-866-305-0408 (TTY: 1‑888‑542‑3821)。
*Telemedicine (Teladoc) isn't a replacement for your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP should always be your first choice for care (both in-person and virtual visits).
Last update October 16, 2026 @ 9:54 am
We can help you enroll by phone, video chat, or in person.
You can also go to the NY State of Health website to view your choices, or call the NY State of Health customer service center at 1-855-355-5777.