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Census Bureau releases report on Uninsured Americans
Posted on August 26, 2008 by hcfany
According to a report released today by the US Census Bureau, there are 45 million uninsured Americans. In New York alone, there are 2.5 million men, women, and children that are uninsured. (US Census Bureau Report) HCFANY member organizations voiced their concerns over these statistics and issued a press release.(HCFANY Press Release for Aug 26 [...]
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Small Businesses Matter
Posted on August 25, 2008 by hcfany
An op-ed by Assembly member Camara published in the Albany Times Union on Sunday warns that health care spending will soon crush small businesses unless something is done. The article cites the recent poll by the Small Business Majority, BALCONY, American Cancer Society, and AARP which found affordability to be a deciding factor for many [...]
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439,000 Newly Insured in Massachusetts
Posted on August 20, 2008 by hcfany
On August 20, the Boston Globe reported that enrollment in the Massachusetts universal health program has now reached 439,000 (out of an estimated previously 600,000 uninsured), based on a report from the State’s Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (HCFP). This surge comes less than two years after the program’s start and despite its [...]
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HMO Rates Hit All-Time High in NYC
Posted on August 18, 2008 by hcfany
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Bad Insurance Bill is Back!
Posted on August 15, 2008 by hcfany
Earlier this summer we blogged about three health insurance bills that were active in the legislature. Two are back on the table – one bad, one good – for the special Legislative session called for next Tuesday, August 19. [See Assembly member Morelle's letter: Assembly Member Morelle's Letter] A11680 weakens consumer protections and does not provide adequate consumer [...]
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Medicaid Slated for Half Billion in Budget Cuts
Posted on August 15, 2008 by hcfany
In an effort to avert the looming fiscal crisis, Governor Paterson issued a series of cost-savings proposals on Monday which included shaving the State’s Medicaid budget by $506 million. While the strike against Medicaid accounts for fully half of the proposed budget reductions, these reductions will not affect Medicaid eligibility, benefits, or cost-sharing. On Thursday, [...]
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