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Issue Brief: Extending New York’s CHP Program to Adults

Posted January 30, 2013 by arianne

In 2014, roughly one million New Yorkers will gain health coverage through the state’s Health Benefit Exchange, the expansion of Medicaid, or, possibly, the Basic Health Plan. Yet, up to 1.8 million New Yorkers could remain uninsured. This includes low-wage workers who cannot afford to buy subsidized coverage on the Exchange and undocumented immigrants who […]

Issue Brief: Reaching One Million More New Yorkers: A Successful Enrollment Campaign for the Exchange

Posted January 25, 2013 by arianne

In April 2012, Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order to establish a New York Health Benefit Exchange under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The State expects to enroll over 1 million New Yorkers in coverage through the Exchange, significantly lowering the number of New Yorkers without insurance. This enrollment goal is critical not only to […]

Issue Brief: HCFANY Agenda to Address Health Disparities

Posted January 16, 2013 by arianne

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides a major opportunity for New York to address health disparities. In April 2012, Governor Cuomo created a Health Benefits Exchange which will offer affordable health coverage to individuals consumers and small businesses seeking to provide coverage for employees. Those whose incomes qualify will receive subsidies in the form of […]

Issue Brief: The Basic Health Plan Option and the Affordable Care Act

Posted January 15, 2013 by arianne

Premium subsidies on the NYState of Health insurance marketplace make coverage more affordable for many New Yorkers who need insurance. But, the yearly cost for coverage may still be too expensive for some families.  The Affordable Care Act includes a provision to allow states to implement a new public insurance program called the Basic Health Plan to help […]