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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 […]
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 […]
Posted January 27, 2021 by Amanda Dunker
Coverage Half of New Yorkers say that they cannot afford medical care even with insurance and another 5 percent of New Yorkers, 1 million people, have no coverage at all. New York should enact the New York Health Act (S3577a/A5248a) to cover everyone. RIGHT NOW: Pass S2549/A1585 to ensure that immigrants affected by COVID-19 have […]
Posted July 17, 2013 by arianne
HCFANY’s review of the proposed rates for the non-Exchange plans, which were released in May 2013. We found the average Silver-level plan to be about $500 per month. These same plans sold on the Exchange will be even more affordable for New Yorkers who qualify for premium tax credits to further lower costs.
Posted January 30, 2013 by arianne
Posted September 28, 2012 by Amanda
HCFANY comments on the State’s proposal for developing a quality and satisfaction rating for the New York State Health Benefit Exchange. HCFANY highlights four issues that we believe are of concern to New York’s health care consumers and small businesses: 1. Quality Information Should be Widely Disseminated to Consumers 2. Additional Domains and/or Measures Should be […]
Posted June 16, 2012 by arianne
HCFANY statement to urge the Legislature and the Cuomo Administration to enact legislation which would protect New York consumers from out-of-network billing problems.