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Got plans for tomorrow? You do now!

Posted May, 18 2011 by arianne

The Rockefeller Institute for Government is holding a forum tomorrow (Thursday the 19th in case you were wondering) on how states are working to expand public coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The event is  titled “Expanding Public Health Insurance Under the ACA:  What New York Might Learn from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont,” and on […]

NYC Exchange hearing happening now – watch it LIVE!

Posted May, 18 2011 by arianne

The New York State Department of Health is now holding New York City’s public forum on the Health Insurance Exchange at Baruch College, which will run until 2 PM today.  The meeting and testimonies are all being streamed live via the web.  Click here to watch what’s happening.

What’s the Hold Up on the Health Insurance Exchange Law?

Posted May, 11 2011 by arianne

Today HCFANY leaders are releasing an open letter to Governor Cuomo, Senator Skelos and Speaker Silver urging them to quickly enact legislation establishing New York’s Health Insurance Exchange, as required under the federal Affordable Care Act passed in March of 2010. Over 85 organizations signed the letter, which explains that New York stands to lose […]

Insurance Department Announces Much-Anticipated Public Forums on the Exchange

Posted May, 10 2011 by arianne

Today the State Department of Insurance announced public hearings around the State to solicit feedback about how New York should implement the Health Insurance Exchange. HCFANY members will be going to each of the hearings to weigh in. If you would like to join us, please contact Carrie Tracy at ctracy@cssny.org. The State needs to […]