You take care of New York.
Gold takes care of you.
Designed for NYC employees.
Who is eligible for Gold Plan?
Plan Benefits
The New Gold Signature Experience
Available to all new and existing Gold members, this enhanced service provides white-glove support to help members navigate their health care journey with ease.
From benefit questions to care coordination and everything in between, we’re making it easier than ever for Gold members to get the support they need, when they need it, how they need it.
When Gold members call us, our Gold Signature Team is there to support them at every step.
Because exceptional service should be part of every member’s experience.
Access top-rated health care providers
- Tens of thousands of top-rated providers citywide.
- 40+ premiere hospitals including Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, and NY Health + Hospitals
- 110+ urgent care locations including convenient CityMD sites
Get Rewarded for Staying Healthy
Get rewarded for healthy choices. With the MetroPlusHealth Member Rewards Program, members and their eligible dependents earn gift cards for completing key health activities like checkups, screenings, and vaccinations – making wellness more rewarding.
Want to learn more about Gold? Join a free webinar!
Webinars are offered on the first Wednesday of each month or the last Friday of each month through December 2026.
Why Choose a New York-Only Health Care Plan?
Other Plans
Join thousands of city employees who’ve made the switch.
Open enrollment starts on November 1st.
Frequently asked questions about
the Gold Plan
What does the Gold Plan provide?
$0 Cost Benefit
- $0 deductibles
- $0 co-insurance
- $0 employee premium with basic plan
- $0 24/7 virtual access to doctors and therapists
- $0 for select prescription drugs†
- $0 dietician visits
- $0 copay for urgent care, effective 1/1/2027
- Access in-network providers without a referral from your primary care physician.^
Health Care Access
- Tens of thousands of participating physician and hospital locations across NYC
- Expanded urgent care access
- Medications pre-packaged and delivered at no extra cost via PillPack or CVS Pharmacy
Wellness Perks
- Fitness reimbursements up to $1,400 per year
- Up to $300 per year reimbursement for wellness apps
- Transportation reimbursement – up to $60 per plan year
Additional Features
- Low-cost optional prescription drug rider available
- Doula visits
- Member portal to easily manage your account
†Note: This is a drug discount program, not a prescription drug benefit. Drugs on the list are provided to covered individuals at a discounted price of $0 as part of a health and wellness benefit. Coverage for drugs that are not included in the discount program, require purchase of the optional rider and may be subject to copays. List of drugs can be found at metroplus.org/gold-rx-list
^NYC Health + Hospitals specialists may require medical referrals
How can I enroll in the Gold Plan?
- Reach out to your company’s benefits manager for more information about choosing MetroPlusHealth Gold.
- You can also call us at 877.475.3795 or visit us at our Virtual Office to find a representative ready to answer your MetroPlusHealth Gold questions.
- Are you a Health + Hospitals employee unsure about how to enroll in the MetroPlusHealth Gold plan? Just follow the four easy steps here.
What other benefits do I get with the Gold plan?
- You, your spouse and dependents can get up to $1,400 reimbursement for working out
- 10 acupuncture sessions per plan year
- You may qualify for $0 copays* for dietician visits
- $0 24/7 telehealth through MetroPlusHealth virtual visit
- And more!
*$0 copay for urgent care, effective 1/1/2027. $100 copay for ER waived if admitted.
Does MetroPlusHealth Gold plan offer gym reimbursement?
Yes, Gold Plan offers a fitness reimbursement:
- Up to $250 per member, every 6 months
- Up to $250 per spouse, every 6 months
- Up to $100 per dependent (up to 2 dependents), every 6 months