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A gift for new parents for the New Year

Posted December, 28 2015 by Hannah Lupien

On December 22, 2015 Governor Cuomo signed into law S4745/A7155, a bill that will allow babies born into low and middle-income New York families eligible for the Child Health Plus (CHP) from the day that they are born. This is great news for families across the state, and a first-of-its-kind bill nationwide! Parents who apply […]

Special enrollment period for pregnant women

Posted December, 28 2015 by Hannah Lupien

As we celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, we now have more reason for merriment – Governor Cuomo has just signed legislation that gives pregnant women the right to enroll in Qualified Health Plans through the State’s Marketplace at any time during the year! Until now, pregnant women had to wait to […]

Webinar: Children and Payment & Delivery System Reform in New York State

Posted December, 15 2015 by Hannah Lupien

HCFANY’s Children, Youth, and Families Task Force Invites you to participate in a webinar on:   Children and Payment & Delivery System Reform in New York State      Friday, December 18th, 2015 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Presentation by: Andrew Leonard, M.P.A. Sr. Health Policy Associate Children’s Defense Fund – New York   […]

HCFANY Celebrates LGBT Week of Action for Enrollment

Posted December, 10 2015 by Hannah Lupien

Welcome to National LGBT Week of Action for Enrollment! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the White House, Out2Enroll and partners across the country and New York State are collaborating this week to reach uninsured LGBT people and get them enrolled in health insurance for 2016. The deadline to apply for coverage […]