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A Westchester Family Gets Covered

Posted April, 18 2014 by Amanda

The first open enrollment period for NY State of Health has come to a close, and as of April 16, 960,762 New Yorkers were able to get health care plans through the state marketplace. That means there are nearly one million stories of New Yorkers getting affordable, quality health coverage because of the NY State […]

The End of Open Enrollment: What’s Next?

Posted April, 7 2014 by Amanda

Jessica K., 27, enrolled in health insurance through NY State of Health in February with the help of a Navigator from Community Service Society As strange as it seems, the 1st open enrollment period under the ACA has come to an end. The final count of enrollees from NY State of Health is stunning: more […]

New Yorkers have received $466 million in Financial Assistance through NY State of Health

Posted March, 31 2014 by Amanda

An important element of the Affordable Care Act is the availability of premium subsidies that help low and middle income Americans afford health insurance. The subsidies are available to people up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. The vast majority of people signing up for health plans in their state or the federal marketplace […]

Health Insurance is not a Laughing Matter…Or is it?

Posted March, 11 2014 by Amanda

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: President Barack Obama from President Barack Obama Much of the ACA enrollment outreach to young adult “invincibles” has been on the lighter side. Take, for example, the recent Valentine’s Day campaign around national youth enrollment day that featured various celebrities making quips about love and insurance (see the ad featuring […]