http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_HkZvZ4uE8&feature=share&list=PLbq-QGkCuo_dOVf8AlUwVRe71EnmL4L83&w=400&h=300 A few weeks ago, New York held its first statewide enrollment summit for the New York State Health Benefit Exchange. The purpose of this invitation-only event was twofold: to update stakeholders on the State’s progress and plans, and to gather feedback on how to maximize outreach and enrollment. Along with Exchange officials, we also heard […]
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a series of state-based reports today on how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been faring so far in the 50 states. Specifically, the reports highlight the numbers associated with the new coverage options, health savings, and federal funding. One interesting set of numbers I had […]
“Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will soon be able to afford insurance.” – President Barack Obama President Obama gave a BIG shout-out to New York in today’s White House speech, citing yesterday’s announcement by Governor Cuomo that insurance prices in the individual market are set to drop by 50%. Of course, New Yorkers aren’t […]
New Yorkers have a LOT to smile about this morning! The proposed health insurance rates for the New York Health Benefit Exchange have been released and show that prices on the individual market will soon be dropping by a whopping 50%. This means that New Yorkers who currently buy coverage on their own, costing more than […]
