Advocacy: Responses to Common Misconceptions About Creating a Health Insurance Exchange in NY

Posted March 6, 2012 by Amanda

In a letter dated February 27, 2012, the Senate Majority Leader, Dean G. Skelos, set forth reasons for postponing enactment of enabling legislation for a Health Insurance Exchange. That letter made several assertions about both Exchange legislation and the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) which HCFANY believes to be inaccurate, for the reasons described in full.

Comments: HCFANY Comments to HHS to Proposed Rule on Disproportionate Share Hospital Payment

Posted February 16, 2012 by Amanda

HCFANY writes to comment on the proposed rule regarding Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments – Uninsured Definition.  

Issue Brief: HCFANY 2012 – 2013 Legislative Agenda

Posted February 16, 2012 by arianne

Comments: HCFANY Comments to HHS on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin

Posted January 31, 2012 by Amanda

HCFANY submits these comments on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin. We urge HHS to maintain state flexibility to select more robust benchmark plans, while establishing a clear and uniform minimum standard to serve as a floor for benefits overall.