Posted June, 13 2011 by arianne
After much anticipation and delays, the Governor’s office version of an Exchange draft is out and has been delivered to the Legislature. In comparison with the Senate version, the Governor’s program bill includes provisions that would create a stronger governing body. Included is the power to selectively contract with insurers on behalf of enrollees “so as to […]
Posted June, 10 2011 by arianne
Now that the Senate Exchange bill is officially out, HCFANY has put together its own analysis of the bill. And, while we wholeheartedly agree that New York needs Exchange legislation yesterday, it is clear that the Senate bill is not the bill that New Yorkers had been hoping for. Specifically, the concept of a health insurance […]
Posted June, 9 2011 by arianne
For those if you who want to read it (and possibly weep), the Exchange bill drafted by the republican-controlled NYS Senate has been officially made public as of this morning. Click here to read the Senate bill. The Governor’s version of the bill is not yet publicly available, though that hasn’t stopped the draft from making the rounds. The Albany […]
Posted June, 3 2011 by arianne
As the end of the legislative session nears, many health advocates around the state are still tapping their watches and waiting for the Cuomo administration to release the details on its proposal. But, today’s Crain’s Health Pulse hints that the insurance industry may be the ones responsible for the extended delay in the release of the draft bill. Industry sources are […]