Posted September, 2 2014 by Amanda
It’s hard to believe, but the second open enrollment period for NY State of Health is just a few months away. And, it’s never to early to start planning. HCFANY has partnered with the Healthcare Education Project (SEIU 1199), Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) and several other organizations to launch a […]
Posted August, 29 2014 by Amanda
Outreach Worker Engracia Jamieson and Volunteer Jan Kenyon at Great Day in Harlem (above) and RWV-NY Community Organizer Liza Lederer (right) at Brooklyn Pride This coming Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and it’s been a busy one for health coverage advocates and volunteers! Here’s an update from the field from the Get […]
Posted August, 19 2014 by Amanda
The New York State Department of Financial Services is currently reviewing insurance companies’ rates for the coming year, 2015. Overall this year, 11 insurers asked for rate increases and four asked for decreases. You can read insurer rate applications here. Members of the public have the chance to comment on the rates. HCFANY recently submitted seven […]
Posted August, 18 2014 by Amanda
Guest post by Jessie Kavanagh, Master’s Student in Public Health, Hunter College People with more knowledge about the ACA and health insurance were more likely to enroll in the Marketplaces, according to a new Enroll America survey. The July 2014 report, “Voices from the Newly Enrolled and Still Uninsured,” produced by Enroll America […]