Posted March, 25 2013 by arianne
Big changes are coming this October! New York’s Health Benefit Exchange will open, giving uninsured individuals and families a place where they can compare and buy healthcare plans that are quality and affordable. Some will even qualify for tax credits that will make these plans cheaper. Public insurance plans like Medicaid and Child Health Plus will also be […]
Posted March, 22 2013 by arianne
Tomorrow marks the 3-year anniversary of the ACA and – wow – what a journey it has been! Despite its youth, the ACA has already succeeded in helping millions of Americans get access to affordable care. For example, children with pre-existing health problems can no longer be turned down for coverage. Small businesses have access […]
Posted March, 21 2013 by arianne
While we haven’t seen all the fine print, HCFANY is delighted to report that this year’s budget deal includes important protections for New York’s health insurance consumers. The new budget deal includes: Co-premium assistance for people between 138-150% of poverty (people with children that are currently eligible for Family Health Plus ). Those who enroll in the […]
Posted March, 15 2013 by arianne
The Assembly got it right in their one house budget bill by including a “premium wrap” for those people eligible for Family Health Plus to make a seamless transition into the new Health Insurance Exchange. The Assembly is also “authorizing” the Basic Health Plan – but we hear the Governor’s office isn’t going for EITHER in final budget […]