Posted October, 23 2012 by arianne
Nationally, the number of uninsured children decreased to 5.5 million in 2011 from 6.4 million in 2009, according to a new report by the Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families. New York has contributed to that success by extending coverage to more children through Medicaid and Child Health Plus. The state has successfully reduced […]
Posted October, 19 2012 by arianne
Guest Blogger: Maryanne Tomazic, Field Coordinator, Raising Women’s Voices What do consumers, health providers, advocates and community leaders such as clergy know about the New York State Health Benefits Exchange? What suggestions do they have for city, state and federal officials about key aspects of Exchange development, such as outreach to diverse New Yorkers to […]
Posted October, 19 2012 by arianne
The “SafeRx” legislation was passed in March 2012 in the New York State budget. This legislation ensures that all chain and mail order pharmacies statewide provide comprehensive translation and interpretation services for limited English proficient New Yorkers. The legislation also requires the Education Department to develop regulations requiring standardized patient-centered data elements. The Department is […]
Posted October, 9 2012 by arianne
Consumers seeking health coverage are often in the dark about how different plans work, what they cover, and what out-of-pocket costs will be incurred. Current plan members may find themselves in a similar situation, resulting in surprise bills due to a lack of understanding of their plan’s benefits. A new Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision, […]