Our Story

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Creating Healthier Futures, Together

EmblemHealth is a health and wellness company that provides insurance plans, primary and specialty care, and wellness solutions. As one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health insurers, we serve more than three million people in the New York tristate area.

EmblemHealth’s family of companies includes ConnectiCare, one of Connecticut’s leading health plans; AdvantageCare Physicians, a primary and specialty care practice; and WellSpark, a digital wellness company.

EmblemHealth started back in the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression. Out of hard times, the idea of health insurance was born: a system that would protect everyday people from financial misfortune if they had an accident or illness.

Two companies from those early days of health insurance, Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP), would later merge and become EmblemHealth. And after 80 years, our mission is still the same: to create healthier futures for our customers and communities. 

Our Family of Companies


Every person is on his or her own health journey, whether that’s taking steps to eat better, or managing a chronic condition like hypertension or diabetes. No two people, and no two communities, are alike. That’s why, as a family of companies, we offer care and coverage across the continuum of our customers’ needs.

EmblemHealth & ConnectiCare

Protection & Peace of Mind

As leading health insurers in the tristate region, EmblemHealth and ConnectiCare provide quality, affordable coverage for individuals, retirees, families, businesses, municipalities, and more.

AdvantageCare Physicians

Caring for the Whole You

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice providing quality, personalized care throughout New York City and Long Island. At ACPNY, we care for the whole you. We know that your health comes in many different forms —physical, mental, social – and we’re here to help you with all of them.

EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care & ConnectiCare Centers

Support in the Neighborhood

As a family of companies with deep community roots, EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care and ConnectiCare Centers provide support that meet our members where they are: face-to-face, in their neighborhoods, and in their language.

WellSpark

Well-Being Solutions

WellSpark is a wellness company that offers a full suite of products and solutions to help companies inspire their employees to be healthy.