Posted January, 28 2025 by Will Pan
On January 14th, Governor Hochul delivered her 2025 ‘State of the State’ address. HCFANY commends the Governor for proposing sweeping protections for consumers and patients across the State. Her proposals feature many HCFANY advocacy goals falling under six categories: (1) mental health, (2) reproductive health, (3) chronic health conditions, (4) prescription drugs, (5) dental health, […]
Posted November, 8 2024 by Will Pan
The season of giving is coming early for many New Yorkers seeking hospital care this year. As of last month, amendments to New York’s Hospital Financial Assistance Law (HFAL) will make it easier to apply for and cover more patients under financial assistance programs. The HFAL, also known as Manny’s Law, was implemented in 2006 […]
Posted September, 25 2024 by Will Pan
Every September, healthcare providers see a rise in asthma-related hospitalizations. The third week of September is known as Asthma Peak Week; ragweed levels—a common fall pollen allergy—are peaking, mold counts are increasing as leaves start to fall, children are catching respiratory infections as they go back to school, and flu season is just beginning. Proper […]
Posted September, 4 2024 by Will Pan
New Yorkers anticipating health insurance premiums in the individual market will facedisappointing developments in 2025. The latest data shows that individual market ratesare expected to increase by an average of 13 percent next year. Insurance carriers initiallyrequested a 17 percent average rate surge for 2025, but through New York’s prior approvalprocess, the Department of Financial […]