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The importance of getting the word out

Posted January, 29 2013 by arianne

Implementation of New York’s health benefit Exchange is now well underway, and policymakers are estimating that over one million New Yorkers will enroll in some form of health insurance through the Exchange.  Yet, the vast majority of New Yorkers still don’t understand what the Exchange is or what it will do.  Many others have not […]

Update on the NYS Health Benefit Exchange

Posted January, 25 2013 by arianne

Yesterday, the NYS Exchange hosted a webinar briefing for members of the State’s Regional Advisory Committees.  The webinar provides an update and timeline on the forthcoming health plan invitations to participate in the Exchange, and the Navigator program. The presentation also includes a draft of the standard plan designs that will be offered on the […]

A day of remembrance

Posted January, 21 2013 by arianne

Just a short post today to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – a man with a gift for capturing the human spirit and inciting action through his words. And, as we continue our work in the coming year to achieve quality, affordable health care for ALL New Yorkers, let us keep in mind the […]

A new year, a new set of challenges

Posted January, 18 2013 by arianne

Kudos to everyone able to make the trek up to Albany yesterday during the depths of a particularly nasty flu season – we actually had a great turnout! Fellow HCFANY-ers and guests got a chance to go over and discuss our advocacy agenda for this yeat, which centers around implementation of consumer-friendly Exchange and strategies to fill in the gaps […]