Posted July, 20 2026 by Zinnia Finn
Each year, HCFANY submits comments to the Department of Financial Services (the Department) as part of the State’s rate review process. The annual rate review process allows the Department to regulate health insurance premiums for the ACA marketplace. HCFANY’s comments focus on carriers offering products on New York’s individual market and cover the rate applications […]
Posted June, 24 2026 by Will Pan
With the release of New York’s FY2026-2027 Final Budget, HCFANY thanks the Governor and the Legislature for enacting proposals to help consumers and patients access affordable, quality health care, and hopes to see continued efforts as HR1 policies are implemented over the next several years. HCFANY is disappointed that the final budget fails to protect […]
Posted June, 16 2026 by Will Pan
Every year, health insurance carriers that participate in New York’s Marketplace, New York State of Health, submit requests to the Department of Financial Services (DFS) on what they would like to charge for health insurance premiums the following year. See below for template language and instructions for submitting a comment on the proposed 2027 premium […]
Posted May, 26 2026 by Will Pan
New York State of Health (NYSOH) recently announced that cost-sharing reduction programs made possible by the State 1332 Innovation Waiver will continue until the end of 2026. These crucial affordability programs reduced deductibles and eliminated co-payments for outpatient maternity care and out-of-pocket costs for diabetes-related treatments for individuals enrolled in Qualified Health Plans on the individual market. On July 1, 2026, the State will transition from the […]
Posted May, 19 2026 by Will Pan
Over 6.6 million New Yorkers browse and enroll in health coverage through New York’s official health plan Marketplace, New York State of Health (NYSOH). As of January 2026, 4.1 million were enrolled in Medicaid, 210,000 in Qualified Health Plans, 551,000 in Child Health Plus, and 1.7 million in the Essential Plan. Every year, the New […]
Posted February, 11 2026 by Zinnia Finn
HCFANY is thankful to have the opportunity to testify at the 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health. Find HCFANY’s detailed Executive FY27 Testimony here. The Executive Budget includes many proposals to help protect and enhance New Yorkers’ access to affordable health coverage. HCFANY’s budget testimony covers three topics: Protect and improve health coverage Regulate prices to create a more affordable health care […]
Posted January, 13 2026 by Will Pan
Today, Governor Hochul delivered her 2026 ‘State of the State’ address. HCFANY commends the Governor for proposing initiatives that protect patients from rising health care costs, mitigate federal cuts to health care, and reduce barriers to care. The Governor also acknowledged some key victories last year, many of which HCFANY has advocated for. This includes […]
Posted December, 13 2022 by Amanda Dunker
By Heidi Siegfried, Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) The Affordable Care Act increased the income eligibility level for adults without disabilities to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($1,563 a month) in 2012. Despite this change, Michael Howard, a 40-year-old man with a mild intellectual developmental learning disability, whose income […]
Posted August, 11 2017 by Taylor Frazier
Guest post by Ben Anderson, Director of Health Policy at Children’s Defense Fund-New York. The New York State Department of Health (SDOH) is embarking on a “First 1000 Days on Medicaid” initiative that aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders from across sectors that touch the lives of young children. The stakeholders include […]
Posted January, 12 2017 by Taylor Frazier
Follow up on blog posted December 30, 2016. Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Senate Minority Leader, Charles E. Schumer (NY), and House Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi (CA) have called for a national day of action titled, “Our First Stand: Save Health Care,” this Sunday, January 15 to oppose any cuts to health care, and particularly Medicare […]
Posted August, 8 2016 by Taylor Frazier
Two weeks ago, children’s health advocates from across the country came together in Washington, DC for the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute Center for Children and Families Annual Conference. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for national and state advocates to share their experiences and learn from one another. This year’s conference theme was “Clear Skies […]