Posted December 11, 2018 by Amanda Dunker
HCFANY submitted the attached comments in response to the Trump Administration’s proposal to expand the definition of public charge. The expanded definition would assess people who are applying to enter or already live here and are applying for a green card. The assessment would include a forward-looking points system that predicts whether or not they […]
Posted September 24, 2018 by Amanda Dunker
HCFANY submitted the attached comments in response to proposed regulations that were released by the New York State Department of Health (DOH, which regulates Medicaid) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS, which regulates qualified health plans). The proposed DOH rule would apply to Medicaid enrollees. It would make contraceptive prescriptions valid for […]
Posted July 31, 2018 by Amanda Dunker
These comments were submitted on July 31, 2018 in opposition to changes proposed by the Trump Administration to the Title X Family Planning Program. Title X provides vital sexual and reproductive health services to people across the country, including family planning services, cancer screenings, and wellness exams. The proposed rule would restrict information that medical […]
Posted June 13, 2018 by Amanda Dunker
This issue brief explains how New Yorkers can comment on the rate changes insurance companies have asked for for their 2019 plans. Rate comments are due on July 1.