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.
Posted August 16, 2010 by arianne
Immigrants face many barriers in getting health insurance. They are less likely to work for employers that offer insur-ance, are not eligible for many public programs, and often have language barriers. Many have only the fragmented safety-net system of clinics and hospitals to turn to for health care. The new law is meant to bring […]
Posted August 7, 2010 by Amanda
Through a combination of Medicaid and our Child Health Plus program, all kids in New York should have access to affordable care regardless of income or their parent’s job situation. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) takes this coverage a step further by adding more cost and coverage protections for kids. To learn […]
Posted August 6, 2010 by Amanda
Women tend to have greater health needs and fewer financial resources than men, which makes them more sensitive to systemic changes in the health care system. The new health law makes several systemic changes to make health care more affordable and secure for millions of women. But, it also brings new and continued restrictions on […]