Posted October, 15 2009 by arianne
Today, the Community Service Society (CSS), in partnership with A Better Balance, released “Sick in the City: What the Lack of Paid Leave Means for Working New Yorkers.” The report found that nearly half of New York City workers do not have paid sick leave, and nearly two-thirds of low-income New Yorkers lack paid sick […]
Posted October, 15 2009 by arianne
Federal health reform proposals have been applauded for preventing insurance companies from denying coverage or varying premiums based on a person’s underlying health status, but an amendment that is in the Senate Finance bill could introduce a new way to discriminate against those with less than perfect health. It would expand the ability of insurance […]
Posted October, 9 2009 by arianne
Small Steps Along the Way to the Big Win Last year HCFANY and many other state advocates fought and won a legislative battle to allow young adults to stay on their parent’s health insurance until the age of 29. Read how this victory impacted one New Yorker. This victory fuels us toward our goal of […]
Posted October, 8 2009 by arianne
The Community Service Society’s Unheard Third 2009: Job Loss, Economic Insecurity, and a Decline in Job Quality survey found that concerns about health care coverage and cost permeated voting priorities and personal worries. Key findings include: The economy (including health care) and employment top the list of New Yorkers’ concerns for the city and for […]