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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: 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 […]

Testimony: HCFANY Testimony on 2014-2015 Executive Budget for Health/Medicaid Budget Hearing

Posted February 10, 2014 by Amanda

Governor Cuomo’s 2014-2015 Executive Budget includes a Basic Health Program, consumer protections regarding out-of-network services, and support for consumer assistance programs. View HCFANY’s support for these provisions and our position on other aspects of the budget in our recent written testimony on the Health/Medicaid budgetary issues.