Comments: HCFANY Comments on Patients Bill of Rights under PPACA

Posted August 27, 2010 by Amanda

HCFANY presents its concerns and recommendations for strengthening consumer protections of the Affordable Care Act provisions regarding preexisting conditions, lifetime and annual limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections.  

Comments: HCFANY Comments on Proposed Rule Regarding Health Care Reform Insurance Web-Portal Requirements Under PPACA

Posted May 21, 2010 by Amanda

We write to provide the comments of HCFANY on the proposed rule regarding Health Care Reform Insurance Web Portal Requirements. As an overarching principle, we urge the Secretary to provide all of the information a consumer will need to make an informed decision using a simple format and plain language so that it is accessible […]

Group Letter of Support for Prior Approval of Insurance Rate Increases

Posted March 17, 2010 by arianne

Issue Brief: Restore the Government’s Power to Regulate Insurance

Posted March 16, 2010 by arianne

Governor Paterson’s Budget Bill seeks to reinstate the prior approval system for health insurance rate increases. The Superintendent of Insurance would review rate increases before they take effect—protecting employers and consumers alike. The bill also ensures that more of our premium dollars are spent on medical costs—not profits and administration.