§ 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".

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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.