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SECTION 268-B
Establishment of NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace
Public Health (PBH) CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE 2, TITLE 7
§ 268-b. Establishment of NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan
Marketplace. 1. There is hereby established an office within the
department of health to be known as the "NY State of Health, The
official health plan Marketplace".

2. The purpose of the Marketplace is to facilitate enrollment in
health coverage and the purchase and sale of qualified health plans and
other health plans certified by the Marketplace; enroll individuals in
coverage for which they are eligible in accordance with federal and
state law; enable eligible individuals to receive premium tax credits,
cost-sharing reductions, and to access insurance affordability programs
and other health insurance programs as determined by the commissioner;
assist eligible small employers in selecting qualified health plans
and/or other, or additional health plans certified by the Marketplace
and to qualify for small employer tax credits in accordance with
applicable law; and to carry out other functions set forth in this
title.