Self-employed people are used to making decisions for themselves. Several options are available for those seeking self-employed health insurance coverage. Deciding which plan to apply for can be difficult. The following guide can help you decide which self-employed health insurance plan is ideal for your family. Individual and Group Health Insurance Group health insurance premiums […]

The Health Care Reform Act of 2000 gave rise to Healthy New York. Healthy New York subsidizes health insurance coverage for individuals, sole proprietors, and small businesses. Healthy New York’s goal is to provide insurance coverage to those who may not afford it by providing more affordable health care. There is no minimum income requirement […]

The New York State Insurance Department is tasked to supervise and regulate insurance business operations including all health insurance programs in the entire state. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Health is in charge of all individual programs to ensure that the health needs of residents are met. Child Health Plus This New York […]

There is a wide variety of health insurance plans available in the US. however, choosing a plan should not be determined by cost alone. To sufficiently protect your loved ones and save money you should look for plans that match your family’s needs adequately. Here are ten suggestions to help you get an affordable health […]

It is a well-known fact that New York health insurance is among the leaders in the country in terms of availability. Still, many people remain uninsured, particularly young adults. Although it is currently not a requirement to be insured in New York, by 2014, every person in the U.S. is required to have health insurance […]

This Year, residents are facing a New York health insurance cost increase averaging over eight percent. According to state data, that more than doubles the inflation rate, and double-digit raises are set to be paid by many policyholders. Increases in premiums are based on insurer projections of rising treatment costs and patient usage. Under a 2010 […]

Americans following the health care reform saga since March 2010 now have a chance to be part of the last parts of the drama. According to a USA Today report, TV media leaders and the Congress is asking the court to allow the hearings to be televised.  They conducted a survey and the result showed […]

Through The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, states are expected to set up their own health insurance exchange which is a marketplace where consumers can easily find health insurance plans and compare the rates. This exchange is set to begin on January 1, 2014. To plan and aid in the establishment of the marketplace, […]

NY Post reports that in line with the health care reform, 24% more New York residents will join the Medicaid system. As of now, there are already 5 million residents in the program. If you add the 24%, membership will increase to 6 million. Right now there are many residents who are eligible for coverage […]

Recently, Governor Cuomo urged insurers to make public the details as to why there is a need for them to increase their premiums. Health insurers who wanted to increase their premiums by at least 10% came to DFS with their application. Health care reform requires them to seek approval from the Department of Financial Services […]