Posted February, 12 2013 by arianne
The Governor’s proposed 2013-2014 Executive Budget aims to get rid of New York’s Family Health Plus (FHP) program by closing off enrollment by the end of this year. Enrollees who earn below 138% of FPL (about $26,000 per year for a family of three) will get the current Medicaid benefit (with the exception of long-term care). Parents up to […]
Posted November, 20 2012 by arianne
Connor is a 68-year-old Westchester resident with heart problems, insured in a preferred provider organization (PPO). He had a stent put in last year, and when he was experiencing extreme shortness of breath he rushed to his local in-network hospital. The heart problem was too severe to be treated there, so he was transferred to […]
Posted October, 24 2012 by arianne
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of consumers will use state-based Health Insurance Exchanges to enroll in coverage—an estimated 1 million will enroll in NY’s Exchange alone. Adopting a robust system of consumer protections will be pivotal to the success of these Exchanges. A new report from the Community Service Society of NY, featured […]
Posted October, 19 2012 by arianne
Guest Blogger: Maryanne Tomazic, Field Coordinator, Raising Women’s Voices What do consumers, health providers, advocates and community leaders such as clergy know about the New York State Health Benefits Exchange? What suggestions do they have for city, state and federal officials about key aspects of Exchange development, such as outreach to diverse New Yorkers to […]