Posted May, 26 2026 by Will Pan
New York State of Health (NYSOH) recently announced that cost-sharing reduction programs made possible by the State 1332 Innovation Waiver will continue until the end of 2026. These crucial affordability programs reduced deductibles and eliminated co-payments for outpatient maternity care and out-of-pocket costs for diabetes-related treatments for individuals enrolled in Qualified Health Plans on the individual market. On July 1, 2026, the State will transition from the […]
Posted May, 19 2026 by Will Pan
Over 6.6 million New Yorkers browse and enroll in health coverage through New York’s official health plan Marketplace, New York State of Health (NYSOH). As of January 2026, 4.1 million were enrolled in Medicaid, 210,000 in Qualified Health Plans, 551,000 in Child Health Plus, and 1.7 million in the Essential Plan. Every year, the New […]
Posted February, 11 2026 by Zinnia Finn
HCFANY is thankful to have the opportunity to testify at the 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health. Find HCFANY’s detailed Executive FY27 Testimony here. The Executive Budget includes many proposals to help protect and enhance New Yorkers’ access to affordable health coverage. HCFANY’s budget testimony covers three topics: Protect and improve health coverage Regulate prices to create a more affordable health care […]
Posted January, 13 2026 by Will Pan
Today, Governor Hochul delivered her 2026 ‘State of the State’ address. HCFANY commends the Governor for proposing initiatives that protect patients from rising health care costs, mitigate federal cuts to health care, and reduce barriers to care. The Governor also acknowledged some key victories last year, many of which HCFANY has advocated for. This includes […]
