NY Health Access RSS (Essential Plan) (NYS Health insurance Coverage for individuals ages 19 - 64 who are not eligible for MAGI Medicaid or CHIP, and who are uninsured) https://nyhealthaccess.org/48/ NYS Essential Plan -Income Limit reduced to 200% from 250% Federal Poverty Level on July 1, 2026 - State Takes No Action to Help Those Losing Coverage https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/252/ JULY 1, 2026 CHANGES - 450,000 People Will be Kicked Off Essential Plan because Income Limits will be Reduced Starting July 1, 2026, the NYS Essential Plan (EP) will have REDUCED eligibility levels - cutting eligibility from 250% of the Federal... Essential Plan Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:05 -0400