Iris Delgado
Recent work
Which Health Program Are You Likely Eligible For in New York?
Answer five questions and see which New York health coverage programs are open to you — Medicaid, the Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, NYC Care, marketplace plans. Runs in your browser.
Essential Plan Income Limits for 2026
The exact income thresholds for the Essential Plan in 2026 by household size, what counts as income, and what to do if you're just over the line.
Getting Care in Washington Heights: What Exists and What It Costs
How health care access works in Washington Heights and Inwood — the hospital, the community health centers, language access, and what to do without insurance.
Healthfirst in New York: What It Is and How to Check Your Doctor
Healthfirst was created by New York hospitals and is one of the largest carriers for Medicaid and the Essential Plan in the city. What that means for your network and your bills.
If Your Card Says 1199 SEIU
Union coverage works differently from a marketplace plan: its own network and its own rules. What to ask at a front desk, and what happens when you change jobs.
What an Emergency Room Must Do for You
Federal law requires screening and stabilization regardless of insurance, payment or immigration status. What that covers, what it does not, and what to do about the bill.
What Changed in New York Health Coverage This Summer
Four changes moved this year in New York health coverage — and one thing that did not. A short roundup with the source for each.
You Have the Right to an Interpreter — Here's How to Use It
Hospitals and clinics receiving federal funds must provide free interpretation. What that covers in New York, why family members shouldn't translate, and what to say when you're refused.
Fidelis Care: What to Know Before You Pick It
Fidelis Care is one of the largest Essential Plan and Medicaid carriers in New York State. What its statewide reach means for your network, and the questions to ask first.
Getting Care in Inwood
Manhattan's northern tip: a mostly community-clinic landscape next door to a major academic center, and why the choice between them changes the bill.
Getting Care in Rego Park and Forest Hills
How health care access works in Rego Park, Forest Hills and the surrounding Queens neighborhoods — languages, insurance, and where to go without coverage.
Immigration Status and Medical Care in New York: What Is Protected
What immigration status does and does not affect when you seek care in New York — emergency treatment, hospital financial assistance, NYC Care, and what hospitals ask.