Posted March, 28 2011 by arianne
The State Legislature announced yesterday that a budget deal had been reached, and an early one at that. All of the details are not yet out, so it remains to be seen how the state made out in the Health and Medicaid realm. However, the Health Budget Conference Committee will be meeting today at 1:00 p.m. (Hearing Room B in the Legislative […]
Posted March, 25 2011 by arianne
In New York, kids have the greatest access to affordable health insurance. Those in families who earn up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $73,000 for a family of three) are eligible to enroll in Child Health Plus, a state-subsidized health care program that offers low-cost, high-quality care. But for kids enrolling in private health insurance […]
Posted March, 24 2011 by arianne
To highlight all that health reform has done to improve the lives of girls and women in New York, today’s post comes from guest blogger Lois Uttley of Raising Women’s Voices. Women were among the strongest supporters of health reform in the campaign that led up to President Obama’s signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) […]
Posted March, 23 2011 by arianne
(Photo courtesy of Life Magazine) Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and New Yorkers have much to celebrate! For many, the law has already begun to lower health care costs and bring new benefits. For example, health insurance plans are no longer allowed to place lifetime limits on health benefits. This […]