Posted February, 6 2009 by arianne
On February 4, 2009, President Obama re-authorized the State Child Health Insurance Program. This will provide key funding to states for the coverage of an estimated 10 million children. The bill includes two key victories: a requirement for “mental health parity”-equal coverage of mental and physical illness– and the elimination of a 5 year waiting […]
Posted February, 3 2009 by arianne
Health Care for American Now! (HCAN!) is a federal group focused on winning quality, affordable health care for all. In January 2009, HCAN! and Lake Research Partners conducted a nationwide poll of 800 voters which shows strong support for a public plan as part of national health reform. The poll found, despite economic concerns, voters: […]
Posted February, 2 2009 by arianne
In testimony submitted today, HCFANY stated that the Executive Budget lays an important initial foundation towards meeting our goal of achieve affordable health coverage for all New Yorkers. HCFANY supports the following proposals: (1) increase family health plus with federal funding; (2) simplify public insurance to support families in lean times; and (3) enhance funding for charity […]
Posted January, 28 2009 by arianne
The Senate rejected two proposed amendments to the SCHIP reauthorization legislation yesterday, thwarting GOP efforts to keep children of legal immigrants off of public health insurance. Rather than the 5-year waiting period under the current law, the amendment would have required states to have 95% of eligible children enrolled – a nearly impossible task – before children […]