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Posted May 25, 2023 by Amanda Dunker
In 2022, the FY 2023 budget deal resulted in a promise made by Governor Hochul’s Administration to seek federal funding through a 1332 Waiver to expand our Essential Plan program to all New York State residents, including immigrants who are undocumented. In a turnaround, the State’s final FY 2024 proposed budget excludes immigrants from the […]
Posted March 24, 2021 by Amanda Dunker
This testimony was submitted on February 25, 2021. Download a pdf below. Health Care for All New York (HCFANY) would like to thank the chairs and members of the Assembly Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committees for providing the public an opportunity to provide our comments on the state budget. HCFANY is […]
Posted January 27, 2021 by Amanda Dunker
Coverage Half of New Yorkers say that they cannot afford medical care even with insurance and another 5 percent of New Yorkers, 1 million people, have no coverage at all. New York should enact the New York Health Act (S3577a/A5248a) to cover everyone. RIGHT NOW: Pass S2549/A1585 to ensure that immigrants affected by COVID-19 have […]
Posted January 19, 2014 by Amanda
HCFANY was invited to deliver testimony before the NYS Senate Committees of Health and Insurance at a hearing on January 13, 2014. The hearing concerned the Affordable Care Act and the NY State of Health Marketplace.
Posted January 14, 2014 by Amanda
The NY State of Health released its December Enrollment Report, detailing demographics of enrollees in private and public health insurance plans, on January 13. HCFANY released a statement in response, commending NY State of Health for strong enrollment numbers and recommending the State adopt a Basic Health Program and increase support for consumer assistance programs.
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
Posted July 17, 2013 by arianne
HCFANY’s review of the proposed rates for the non-Exchange plans, which were released in May 2013. We found the average Silver-level plan to be about $500 per month. These same plans sold on the Exchange will be even more affordable for New Yorkers who qualify for premium tax credits to further lower costs.