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Updates on NYS Implementation Efforts Straight to your Inbox!

Posted August, 25 2010 by arianne

New York State has created an electronic newsletter to report on progress in implementing health reform in NYS. View the first edition here! To have these updates emailed directly to you inbox, send an email to healthcarereform@chamber.state.ny.us  and request to be added to the distribution list.

New York's Pre-Existing Insurance Plan is Open

Posted August, 20 2010 by arianne

The new federal health reform law establishes insurance programs for people with high medical needs. New York’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) is administered by Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and is starting today. Individuals with a pre-existing conditions and who have not had health insurance for six months are eligible. For additional information including the […]

The Roadap to Health Reform Implementation in New York

Posted August, 17 2010 by arianne

The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHF) has issued an in-depth report on federal health care reform implementation. Implementing Federal Health Care Reform: A Roadmap for New York State, authored by Manatt Health Solutions and NYSHF Visiting Fellow–and former New York State Medicaid Director–Deborah Bachrach, looks at the challenges and opportunities health care reform presents […]

And on the 125th Day, There Was A Vote

Posted August, 4 2010 by arianne

Last night the Senate passed the revenue portion of the budget last night, the last remaining piece that had previously been passed by the Assembly. Read more here: Albany Times Union