Posted July, 22 2013 by arianne
Guest Blogger: Bob Cohen, Esq.; Policy Director, Citizen Action of New York A primary care physician failed to find a woman’s breast lump, because the physician always examined her as she sat in her wheelchair. Nineteen percent of physicians questioned in a 2007 study reported that they were uncomfortable treating LGBT patients. Black New Yorkers […]
Posted July, 18 2013 by arianne
“Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will soon be able to afford insurance.” – President Barack Obama President Obama gave a BIG shout-out to New York in today’s White House speech, citing yesterday’s announcement by Governor Cuomo that insurance prices in the individual market are set to drop by 50%. Of course, New Yorkers aren’t […]
Posted July, 17 2013 by arianne
New Yorkers have a LOT to smile about this morning! The proposed health insurance rates for the New York Health Benefit Exchange have been released and show that prices on the individual market will soon be dropping by a whopping 50%. This means that New Yorkers who currently buy coverage on their own, costing more than […]
Posted July, 3 2013 by arianne
Last week, Healthcare.gov relaunched its website with a new look and a new focus on providing information related to eligibility and enrollment in the new state health benefit exchanges (or “marketplaces”). The site now allows you to put in basic information about yourself to find out what types of health insurance programs or savings you […]