About Child Health Plus

For more information about Child Health Plus, including how to enroll, you can:

  • call 1-800-698-4KIDS (1-800-698-4543) and ask about Child Health Plus, or
  • There are also places right in your neighborhood where you can get the help you need to apply for Child Health Plus, Medicaid, or Family Health Plus. These places have experienced and friendly staff called facilitated enrollers. To find out where help is available, visit the New York State Health Department website, or call 1-800-698-4543 for a list of organizations in your area. All help is free.

The New York State of Health Marketplace website is another resource for learning about available New York State managed care plans (commercial, Medicaid, and Child Health Plus). Through this website you can compare health plan options, apply for financial assistance, and find resources to help you understand your options and enroll in coverage. The Marketplace is open to all New York State residents.

If you have a problem with your Child Health Plus plan, first contact the plan's Member Services Department. If you cannot resolve the problem to your satisfaction, contact the Division of Managed Care at: