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Coverage4All Myths

Posted May 25, 2023 by Amanda Dunker

In 2022, the FY 2023 budget deal resulted in a promise made by Governor Hochul’s Administration to seek federal funding through a 1332 Waiver to expand our Essential Plan program to all New York State residents, including immigrants who are undocumented. In a turnaround, the State’s final FY 2024 proposed budget excludes immigrants from the […]

Testimony on the 2021-2022 State Budget

Posted March 24, 2021 by Amanda Dunker

This testimony was submitted on February 25, 2021. Download a pdf below.   Health Care for All New York (HCFANY) would like to thank the chairs and members of the Assembly Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committees for providing the public an opportunity to provide our comments on the state budget. HCFANY is […]

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Issue Brief: New Yorkers Stand Behind Prior Approval

Posted March 18, 2010 by arianne

In an effort to derail the 2010-2011 Executive Budget proposal to reinstate prior approval of health insurance rate increases, and maintain profits, the insurance industry has embarked on a campaign to spread misinformation regarding prior approval. One of the arguments that has been circulated states that consumers in New York—particularly in upstate areas—reject the idea […]

Issue Brief: Restore the Government’s Power to Regulate Insurance

Posted March 16, 2010 by arianne

Governor Paterson’s Budget Bill seeks to reinstate the prior approval system for health insurance rate increases. The Superintendent of Insurance would review rate increases before they take effect—protecting employers and consumers alike. The bill also ensures that more of our premium dollars are spent on medical costs—not profits and administration.

Issue Brief: Fixing the Family Health Plus Employer Buy-in Program

Posted March 16, 2010 by arianne

The State recently expanded the Family Health Plus Buy-in Program (FHP EBI program to all employers in the state. This program has the potential to offer quality coverage at a reasonable price to millions of New Yorkers who need insurance but do not qualify for public programs. But, initial premium rates—at $540 per month—are too […]