Posted September, 4 2014 by Amanda
It is a great day for New Yorkers. The Cuomo Administration announced that it has slashed insurance companies’ proposed rate hikes by over 50 percent for people covered through the New York State of Health Marketplace and in the individual and small group markets. “This is great news for consumers and small employers alike,” said […]
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 […]