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Health insurance & Medicare · New York, NY (New York County)

Supplemental Health Insurance in New York, New York

26.8% of New York households include children under 18, below the U.S. figure of 29.8%. Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, cancer, dental and vision coverage that can pay benefits alongside your main health plan. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps New York, NY households compare supplemental health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.

What matters for supplemental health insurance in New York

26.8% of New York households include children. Accident plans are a common choice for active families, while hospital and critical illness plans are more common for people with Medicare (16.5% of New York residents are 65 or older).

New York by the numbers

  • 26.8% of New York households include children under 18, below the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
  • 32.8% of New York homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $734,900, well above the U.S. median of $303,400.
  • 9.4% of New York adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, below the U.S. rate of 11.1%.
  • 16.5% of New York residents are 65 or older, about 1,405,200 people, below the U.S. average of 17.7%; that is the highest share of residents 65 and older of the 7 Northeast U.S. communities on this site.

New York and nearby communities

PlaceHouseholds with children65 or olderUninsured adults 19–64
New York26.8%16.5%9.4%
Philadelphia25.1%14.9%9.6%
Boston19.8%13.1%4.2%
Baltimore24.2%15.4%8.1%
U.S.29.8%17.7%11.1%

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.

How we help with supplemental health insurance

  • Accident and critical illness plans that pay cash benefits
  • Hospital indemnity coverage for inpatient stays
  • Dental and vision plans for individuals and families
  • Pairs with ACA, employer or Medicare coverage

Read our full guide to supplemental health insurance

Rules that apply in New York

  • Supplemental plans pay fixed benefits and are not major medical coverage. They do not count as ACA minimum essential coverage.
  • Many accident, critical illness and hospital plans pay benefits to you directly, to use as you choose.
  • Waiting periods and pre-existing condition limits vary by policy, so we compare them before you apply.

Questions from New York

Is supplemental insurance the same as health insurance?

No. Supplemental plans pay limited, fixed benefits for specific events and do not replace major medical coverage. They work best alongside a health plan.

Do I need to visit an office in New York?

No. Olive works with New York and New York County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.

Talk with Olive about supplemental health insurance.

Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.