HIP Health Plan of New York

HIP Health Plan of New York, officially the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York, is a prominent health insurance company and health maintenance organization (HMO) based in New York City. Founded in 1947 to provide prepaid medical care to New York City employees, it stands as one of the oldest and largest HMOs in the United States. In 2006, the company merged with Group Health Incorporated (GHI) to form EmblemHealth, which remains one of the largest non-profit health insurers in the country. HIP provides a variety of managed care products, including HMO, PPO, and Medicare Advantage plans, serving millions of members across the New York metropolitan area. The organization is recognized for its focus on integrated care delivery and its long-standing partnerships with large physician group practices.