HCFANY 2009 – 2010 Legislative Agenda

Posted October 16, 2008 by arianne

Issue Brief: Massachusetts–A Model for New York?

Posted October 6, 2008 by Amanda

In 2006, Massachusetts enacted a major health reform law which has covered over 300,000 people as of 2008. Is the Massachusetts program a model for New York, or does it fall short?

Issue Brief: New York’s Underinsured–Will Your Health Insurance Fail You When You Need It The Most?

Posted October 6, 2008 by Amanda

Many people with insurance are getting sick, only to find out that their insurance is not good enough. They are under-insured. While there is no set definition of underinsurance, most agree that it entails having health insurance that does not meet one‟s health needs and/or exceeds 10% of a family‟s pre-tax income. This often takes […]

Issue Brief: New York’s Uninsured

Posted October 6, 2008 by Amanda

Thirteen percent of New York State residents are uninsured. They are less likely to receive needed care for serious or chronic medical conditions, resulting in personal and financial hardships for themselves, their families, and the communities they live in. Who is uninsured?