Historical Medicaid Enrollment

Over the last 30 years, economic conditions, and policy actions to expand Medicaid coverage, have affected enrollment. This graph displays New York Medicaid enrollment from January 1998 through December 2018 using historical sources from the Department of Health.¹ Key policy changes affecting New York Medicaid enrollment are noted on the graph, from oldest to most recent.

Total New York Medicaid Monthly Enrollment, January 1998-December 2018

Historical Enrollment for All Public Insurance Programs

Before the ACA plans, such as QHP and EP, were introduced, New York worked to expand access through other programs such as Healthy New York and Family Health Plus.² New York has long implemented one of the country’s most generous health insurance programs for children, but ACA expansions adopted by New York allowed the state to ensure all children have coverage.

Annual New York Public Health Insurance Enrollment by Program, 2011-2015