Posted September, 25 2024 by Will Pan
Every September, healthcare providers see a rise in asthma-related hospitalizations. The third week of September is known as Asthma Peak Week; ragweed levels—a common fall pollen allergy—are peaking, mold counts are increasing as leaves start to fall, children are catching respiratory infections as they go back to school, and flu season is just beginning. Proper […]
Posted September, 4 2024 by Will Pan
New Yorkers anticipating health insurance premiums in the individual market will facedisappointing developments in 2025. The latest data shows that individual market ratesare expected to increase by an average of 13 percent next year. Insurance carriers initiallyrequested a 17 percent average rate surge for 2025, but through New York’s prior approvalprocess, the Department of Financial […]
Posted June, 27 2024 by Mia Wagner
New York’s individual market premiums might increase by up to 17 percent in 2025. New York’s twelve individual market carriers are requesting increases ranging from 9 percent by MVP to a shocking 51 percent by Emblem. These requested increases far surpass requests from carriers in other states. In our comments, HCFANY breaks down why DFS […]
Posted June, 3 2024 by Mia Wagner
New York’s individual market insurance carriers plan to increase premiums by an average of 17% in 2025. This month, consumers have the opportunity to weigh in to make our voices heard. The State already approved premium increases of over 14% on average in 2024, another 17% would make health insurance out of reach for many […]