New York Health Plan Association (HPA), Inc. was established for the purpose of promoting the development of managed health care plans within New York State. Currently, HPA´s members include 17 fully licensed managed care plans and 8 PHSP (PHSPs are prepaid health service plans that primarily serve the Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus populations), one preferred provider organization (PPO) and 3 managed long term care plans, which provide or arrange for and coordinate both the health care and long term care needs of their patients.  Together, HPA’s member plans provide the health care coverage for more than 6 million New Yorkers.

The Health Plan Association is dedicated to the principle that managed care plans are a vital component of both present and future health care delivery and health insurance systems in New York. To this end, the organization promotes and fosters a favorable environment for managed care development within New York State.

HPA´s member plans are committed to the health care needs of New York State, serving residents healthy and sick, and communities rural and urban. Member plans provide health care protection to the employed population, Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries, and participate in innovative programs that promote the health and well being of New York State residents.

The New York Health Plan Association works closely with government to achieve legislation and regulations that promote cost containment and efficient use of health care resources. In carrying out its mission, HPA provides leadership in establishing public health policy.