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COVID-19 Resources Post-Pandemic 

a highway with the words post COVID written on the roadThe COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially ended May 11, 2023. Below are changes to available COVID health-related services including important changes to New York State health insurance.  Also, some facts still remain important post-pandemic, such as the safety of the COVID vaccine and the vulnerability of certain populations to COVID.

WHAT’S NEW?

Vaccine Availability
As long as the federal government’s supply of vaccines last, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will remain free, even after the public health emergency ends. Once the federal supply is depleted, vaccines will remain available and free to most people with private and public insurance. If you are unsure where to access a vaccine or your coverage, contact your insurance company (the number can be found on your insurance card) or our Community Health Advocate Program at (518) 462-7040.
Testing and Treatment
Coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment will vary by insurance type. 
  • For people with Medicaid coverage, COVID-19 testing, and treatment will remain covered at no cost through September 2024.
  • For those without insurance, COVID-19 testing and treatment will no longer be covered, and the cost will be determined by individual providers. However, free tests and treatment may be available at local free clinics or community health centers.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a No-Cost COVID-19 Testing​ locator. Find for a location convenient for you, then visit the provider’s website to make an appointment.
If you are unsure how to access testing or treatment, contact your insurance company (the number can be found on your insurance card) or our Community Health Advocate Program at (518) 462-7040.
COVID Wind-down and What it Means for Your Health Insurance 
Beginning in Spring 2023, renewal notices will be sent to enrollees in these programs based on their enrollment end dates.  Renewal notices will include the deadline to take action to renew their insurance or risk having a gap in coverage.  Deadlines will be based on the enrollees’ enrollment end dates and will range from June 30, 2023, through May 31, 2024.
The following webpages provide information for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Quality Health Plan enrollees about the changes that are coming and how they can prepare:
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (518) 462-7040 to speak to a Certified Navigator.  Serving Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer Counties

WHAT’S STILL IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY?

COVID Vaccine and Safety Information

1) General Vaccine Education Flyer

2) Vaccine Education Flyer with Black Sources 

3) Vaccine Education in Spanish

4) COVID Safety Flyer when being vaccinated isn't an option

5) Vaccines.gov (vaccine locator)

6) Recognizing Misinformation Flyer

At Risk Populations (Capital Region Values)

HCDI Indicator Dashboards – Below are resources that detail certain indicators that have been noted to increase the risk of COVID-19 and/or create inequities while dealing with this pandemic. Each dashboard is separated by different groupings depending on what information is available.