Establishment of NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace

§ 268-b. Establishment of NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan\nMarketplace. 1. There is hereby established an office within the\ndepartment of health to be known as the "NY State of Health, The\nofficial health plan Marketplace".\n 2. The purpose of the Marketplace is to facilitate enrollment in\nhealth coverage and the purchase and sale of qualified health plans and\nother health plans certified by the Marketplace; enroll individuals in\ncoverage for which they are eligible in accordance with federal and\nstate law; enable eligible individuals to receive premium tax credits,\ncost-sharing reductions, and to access insurance affordability programs\nand other health insurance programs as determined by the commissioner;\nassist eligible small employers in selecting qualified health plans\nand/or other, or additional health plans certified by the Marketplace\nand to qualify for small employer tax credits in accordance with\napplicable law; and to carry out other functions set forth in this\ntitle.\n