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We’re saving money on insurance premiums? Is it April Fools Day?

Posted March, 22 2012 by arianne

Nope, it’s the ACA’s birthday.  And the ACA has already brought big savings to New York consumers, with more on the way. As HCFANY blog readers know, New York State re-instated prior approval of health insurance premium increases in 2010, before the ACA passed. But the ACA has provided funding – including a $4.4 million […]

Urgent! New York should set up insurance exchange

Posted March, 22 2012 by arianne

Check out this op-ed in today’s Newsday, written by Benjamin Lawsky, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services. It’s titled “Urgent! New York should set up insurance exchange.” Superintendent Lawsky does a great job demolishing the “smoke screen” of specious arguments Senate Republicans have raised to delay passing exchange implementation legislation in […]

ACA: A Big Win for New York’s Children

Posted March, 21 2012 by arianne

By Guest Blogger: Erin Hoben, Children’s Defense Fund-New York As consumers all over the country begin celebrations this week to commemorate the two year anniversary of President Obama’s signing the Affordable Care Act into law, New York’s children and young adults have even more to be happy about. Since 2010, New York has implemented several […]

The Celebration Continues!

Posted March, 20 2012 by arianne

On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. This week the HCFANY blog will highlight how the ACA has already improved health coverage and care for millions of New Yorkers. Yesterday we shared some of the reasons seniors have to celebrate. Women in New York also have a lot […]