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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: Enact the Basic Health Program in New York

Posted March 20, 2014 by Amanda

What is the problem?  Thousands of working New Yorkers earn too much to qualify for public health insurance (like Medicaid), but not enough to afford private health plans. Even the financial aid available through NY State of Health (the state’s new health plan marketplace) isn’t quite enough to make health insurance affordable for some lower and […]

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 […]