Posted June, 2 2009 by arianne
From 2000 to 2007 health insurance premiums have increased by 81% while New York median wages only increased by 11%. New York bill A.8280/S.5470 would restore the State’s authority to pre-approve insurance premium increases (“prior approval”). Right now, insurance companies simply file a rate hike with the state and use it (“file and use”). As […]
Posted June, 1 2009 by arianne
A new NYSHealth-funded study by the Community Service Society of New York (CSS) finds that African-Americans are more likely to lose their Medicaid managed care coverage compared with other racial/ethnic groups in New York State. The analysis of Medicaid health plan data reveals that among racial/ethnic groups, African-Americans have the lowest annual retention rates (59%) […]
Posted May, 28 2009 by arianne
Today, Governor Paterson announced the NYS Insurance Department Superintendent, Eric Dinallo will resign – effective July 3, 2009 – to become the Henry Kaufman Visiting Professor of Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Read the press statement here.
Posted May, 28 2009 by arianne
This Saturday, single payer advocates across America will gather to rally in support of an improved Medicare for all (HR 676)! Click on the following for event details in your area: Hastings-On-Hudson New Paltz New York City Rochester White Plains To read more about single payer, see HealthCare-Now