Fact Sheet: Do I Qualify for Financial Help to Pay for Health Insurance?

Posted January 6, 2014 by Amanda

As part of health care reform, people with incomes below 400 percent of the federal poverty level can receive financial help to get free or low cost insurance through NY State of Health, the new health plan marketplace in New York. People who don’t qualify for free insurance through Medicaid can receive tax credits and […]

Issue Brief: New Health Insurance Options in 2014

Posted September 27, 2013 by arianne

Starting January 1, 2014, you can get free or low-cost health insurance at a new Marketplace, called NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace. It will open on October 1, 2013.

Presentation: The Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) and the New Insurance Marketplace: What New Yorkers Need to Know

Posted September 27, 2013 by arianne

Comments: HCFANY Comments to HHS on Healthcare.gov Website under PPACA

Posted August 24, 2013 by Amanda

HCFANY congratulates the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the successful launch of the new, well-designed Healthcare.gov website. HCFANY offers feedback concerning the following five areas: 1. New York State-specific information 2. Consumer assistance programs 3. Language access 4. Consumers with disabilities 5. Commercial Coverage