Presentation: The Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) and the New Insurance Marketplace: What New Yorkers Need to Know

Posted September 27, 2013 by arianne

Comments: HCFANY Comments to HHS on Healthcare.gov Website under PPACA

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  

VIDEO: NYS Statewide Enrollment Summit

Posted August 6, 2013 by arianne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_HkZvZ4uE8&feature=share&list=PLbq-QGkCuo_dOVf8AlUwVRe71EnmL4L83&w=400&h=300 On July 25, 2013, New York held its first statewide enrollment summit for the New York State of Health Insurance Marketplace.  The purpose of this invitation-only event was twofold: to update stakeholders on the State’s progress and plans, and to gather feedback on how to maximize outreach and enrollment. Along with Exchange officials, we also […]

HCFANY Comments: Proposed rates for off-Exchange health plans

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.