Issue Brief: HCFANY’s Reaction to the Governor’s Proposals–New York State Health and Insurance

Posted January 7, 2009 by Amanda

HCFANY commends the Governor’s health and insurance proposals for simplifying New York’s popular public insurance programs, expanding Family Health Plus, and expanding funding for the uninsured. We also recommend implementing a Child Health Plus & Medicaid Buy-In, health insurance for young adults up to age 29, supporting the direct pay insurance market, and strengthening the […]

Issue Brief: HCFANY Evaluation of NY Health Plus Reform Proposal

Posted December 4, 2008 by Amanda

In December 2007, Assemblymember and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Health Richard Gottfried proposed the New York Health Plus proposal (NYHPlus) for health reform in New York State. This proposal would provide universal publicly-financed insurance coverage, achieved in the following way:  

HCFANY 2009 – 2010 Legislative Agenda

Posted October 16, 2008 by arianne

Publication: New Yorkers Speak Out for Health Reform

Posted June 6, 2008 by Amanda

On May 28, 2008, over 200 citizens, elected representatives, and activists gathered in the “Well” of the Legislative Office Building in Albany to hold a People’s Public Hearing on Health Care Reform. Here are their stories.