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Gov.'s bill is better – now let's fix it up and PASS it!

Posted June, 15 2011 by arianne

After looking over both versions of Exchange legislation, the Senate’s and the Governor’s, it is clear that the Gov.’s bill is the way to go.  However, it’s not perfect. The ship is sailing on this legislative session, and if New York is going to qualify for increased federal funding, and be ready to have an […]

Governor's Exchange bill is out!

Posted June, 13 2011 by arianne

After much anticipation and delays, the Governor’s office version of an Exchange draft is out and has been delivered to the Legislature. In comparison with the Senate version, the Governor’s program bill includes provisions that would create a stronger governing body.  Included is the power to selectively contract with insurers on behalf of enrollees “so as to […]

HCFANY's take on Senate Exchange bill

Posted June, 10 2011 by arianne

Now that the Senate Exchange bill is officially out, HCFANY has put together its own analysis of the bill.  And, while we wholeheartedly agree that New York needs Exchange legislation yesterday, it is clear that the Senate bill is not the bill that New Yorkers had been hoping for. Specifically, the concept of a health insurance […]

Senate version of Exchange legislation is out!

Posted June, 9 2011 by arianne

For those if you who want to read it (and possibly weep), the Exchange bill drafted by the republican-controlled NYS Senate has been officially made public as of this morning. Click here to read the Senate bill. The Governor’s version of the bill is not yet publicly available, though that hasn’t stopped the draft from making the rounds.  The Albany […]