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Bill Summary: Limiting Surprise Out-of-Network (OON) Medical Bills
Posted April 11, 2014 by Amanda
This handy summary from New York’s Department of Financial Services describes the main features of the “Out-of-Network” Legislation included in New York’s 2014-2015 Enacted State Budget (HMH Article VII Bill, Part H). The 2014-2015 Enacted State Budget legislation can be found on the NY Department of Budget website.
Take Action: Stop Surprise Medical Bills
Posted March 2, 2014 by Amanda
What is the problem? If you go to an “in-network” hospital or clinic or have a medical emergency, you have every reason to assume your care will be covered. But, often this is not the case. Every year, thousands of New Yorkers receive out-of-network services without their knowledge – and are stuck with the bill. They […]
Issue Brief: Coverage That Works for All New Yorkers
Posted January 22, 2014 by Amanda
It’s critical that we make sure all New Yorkers have health coverage, but once people have insurance there’s still work to do. HCFANY is fighting for comprehensive, quality coverage that serves New Yorkers. Read more in our 2014 policy brief.
Issue Brief: HCFANY 2014 Affordable Care Act Advocacy Agenda
Posted January 22, 2014 by Amanda
HCFANY has three top priorities for our 2014 advocacy agenda: (1) Implement a Basic Health Program in New York; (2) Ensure that the NY State of Health Marketplace is consumer-friendly; and (3) Making coverage work for all New Yorkers. You can read about all three in our new policy brief.