Posted May, 10 2024 by Mia Wagner
New York State of Health (NYSOH) has included several exciting new initiatives in its 2025 Plan Invitation. Though some of the initiatives are subject to federal approval, HCFANY is thrilled about the improvements to the quality and affordability of health insurance plans offered on the NYSOH marketplace. Here are some key wins for consumers:
Posted April, 22 2024 by admin
Health Care for All New York is delighted that the new budget deal includes key HCFANY legislative agenda items, including: the reform of our State’s broken Hospital Financial Assistance Law (HFAL); the elimination of cost-sharing for insulin; a program to provide enhanced subsidies to help offset the costs or premiums of cost-sharing in the Marketplace; and […]
Posted March, 25 2024 by Mia Wagner
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) Maternal Mortality Review Board has released a new report, providing a detailed review of maternal deaths across the state between 2018 and 2020. Here are the findings: Overall, the prevalence of maternal mortality in New York State remains below the national average; however, racial disparities in maternal […]
Posted March, 13 2024 by Mia Wagner
The One-House Budgets are released! The Senate One-House Budget includes a significant portion of the HCFANY policy agenda, building on the Governor’s proposals in the Executive Budget. We’re still studying what is included in each bill, here’s what we know so far: Good news: the Senate and Assembly One-House Budgets both: Even better, the Senate One-House Budget improves on […]