HCFANY Blog

Helping the Uninsured Connect to the New, Affordable Health Care Options

Posted March, 25 2014 by Amanda

Get Covered New York volunteer Engracia Jamieson Guest post by Maryanne Tomazic, Raising Women’s Voices – New York (RWV-NY) We’re in the final week of 2014 open enrollment, and people across the State are working around-the-clock to make sure those who still need affordable, quality health insurance have a chance to apply through NY State […]

Insurance for kids, moms, families…even Bros.

Posted October, 25 2013 by Amanda

For the past few weeks, states have been hard at work enrolling Americans in the new health care marketplaces. As evidenced by the hundreds of thousands who are going online or calling their local navigators to sign up, it’s clear that affordable, quality health insurance sells itself. But, it’s still fun to take a look […]

40,000 New Yorkers newly enrolled in NY State of Health

Posted October, 8 2013 by arianne

The New York State Department of Health issued a press release today stating that over 40,000 New Yorkers have signed up for low-cost health insurance through the NY State of Health insurance marketplace – more than any other state reporting this far! The state is also reporting that the state call center has helped more […]

Only 5 days left until the NY State of Health insurance marketplace opens!

Posted September, 26 2013 by arianne

The final countdown has begun! The NY State of Health insurance marketplace is set to open at 8:00 am next Tuesday, October 1st. At that time, anyone will be able to log onto the website and comparison shop for health plans, get screened for eligibility into public programs and subsidies, and enroll into coverage. Still […]