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We Stand With Gig Workers

If you are a ride share driver, app-based delivery worker, or perform other tasks or services arranged through an app, then you may be a Gig Worker. Chances are, you need to buy your own health insurance, too. Get resources and health care made for your lifestyle here.

Working with NYC for you

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Get quality health care for $0. Call 833-697-2459 (TTY: 711) to find out more and enroll.

With the MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan, you get:

$0 doctor visits

$0 monthly payments

$0 pharmacy prescriptions

$0 dental and vision

$0 24/7 telehealth with MetroPlusHealth Virtual Visit

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Your Health Matters

It does not matter if you deliver food, walk dogs, or care for children. All Gig Workers face challenges. Get helpful information on healthy living in NYC here.

Our Essential Plan is made to help NYC contract workers get quality health care for $0.

With no monthly premiums and no cost for dental and vision, our Essential Plan offers all the important benefits you need: preventative care, emergency care, prescription drugs, mental health, and more. Plus, there’s no deductible, so the plan starts paying for your health care right away.

Call 833-697-2459 (TTY: 711) to get started.

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$0 24/7 telehealth with MetroPlusHealth Virtual Visit

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Adult Dental & Vision

Pediatric Dental & Vision

Hearing

Discount Drug Program

Prepackaged Medications

Fitness (Gym) Reimbursement

Wellness Benefit Reimbursement (online apps)

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Learn more about our support of Gig Workers. We are committed to Gig Workers’ health. Find out how in our latest press release.

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NYC Has Your Back.

There are many kinds of Gig Workers in NYC. All of them have a place here. Check out these free resources to get the help you need:

Asylum Seeker Support (MOIA)

Immigrant Resource(MOIA)

IDNYC Benefits (MOIA)

Volunteer Opportunity (MOIA)

Delivery Worker (DCWP)

Freelancer Worker (DCWP)

Mental Health Counseling

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Are you self employed? Looking for $0 health insurance? You and your family deserve the best care. We can help. Give us a call: 833-697-2459 (TTY: 711)

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It’s always easy to get in contact with someone when needed. Best insurance I’ve had!

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last updated: September 5, 2023

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