Posted June, 26 2014 by Amanda
We already knew that nearly a million New Yorkers had enrolled through NY State of Health during the first open enrollment period from October 1 to March 31. But now we know more than ever about who they were, where they live, and how they enrolled. That’s thanks to the new enrollment report released yesterday by […]
Posted June, 24 2014 by Amanda
Guest post by Yao He, Master’s Student in Public Health, Columbia University Do high premiums discourage enrollment? Or, is a premium of any size a deterrent when it comes to seeking health insurance? How does cost-sharing (deductibles, co-insurance, etc.) play into whether people get the health care services they need? Does income level matter? The […]
Posted June, 18 2014 by Amanda
Guest post by Milo Primeaux, Health Counselor at Community Service Society of NY and HCFANY LGBT Task Force Member This post continues our two-part blog about recent changes at the state and federal levels that will improve access to health care for the transgender community. In Part I, we looked at how a recent change to […]
Posted June, 11 2014 by Amanda
Patient confidentiality is a cornerstone of health care. But, how do insurance companies protect patient confidentiality in communications with policy holders and members, particularly when it comes to sensitive health care services? Insurance companies often use an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to communicate with policy holders to explain payments for health care services. But, what what if […]