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Issue Brief: Health Reform in New York Q&A – 2015
Posted December 15, 2015 by Hannah Lupien
This Q&A provides responses to some of the persistent myths advocates commonly hear about the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Letters: Rate review comments for 10 health insurance carriers
Posted July 10, 2015 by Hannah Lupien
HCFANY submitted letters to the Department of Financial Services about 10 health insurers’ premium rate increase applications for 2016.
Issue Brief: Statement of Opposition to Proposed Prior Approval Act
Posted June 16, 2015 by Hannah Lupien
HCFANY opposes Senate Bill 4540/Assembly Bill 7439, which would change the law regarding prior approval by the Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) for health insurance companies seeking premium rate increases.
Issue Brief: You can weigh in on next year’s health insurance premiums!
Posted June 5, 2015 by Hannah Lupien
Thanks to a strong state law, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) can reduce rate increases proposed by health insurers if they find the proposed rate is “unreasonable,” “excessive” or “unfairly discriminatory.” Read more to find out how you can make a difference in this process!