Navigating New York health insurance costs can be challenging, especially when faced with premium rate increases. Fortunately, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides a transparent process that ensures fairness and accountability. Here’s a guide to understanding how rate increase applications work and how you, as a consumer, can get involved.   The […]

Health insurance is essential for securing your health and financial stability. In New York, there are numerous programs, resources, and considerations designed to help residents access affordable coverage. This guide explores key topics such as financial assistance, state-sponsored programs, and other crucial aspects of the New York health insurance landscape.   1. Understanding Your Health […]

Health insurance assistance programs in NY are designed to help individuals and families access affordable health coverage and navigate the complexities of the health insurance system. These programs offer a variety of services and support, including:   Subsidized Health Plans: Programs that provide financial assistance to reduce the cost of health insurance premiums, deductibles, and […]

If you’re a New York resident that can’t afford health insurance and don’t qualify for Medicaid, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves in this situation, but there are still options available to help you get the coverage you need. Here are some solutions:   1. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace The ACA Marketplace offers […]

NYSOH Sets the 2018 Open Enrollment Date Posted on September 7, 2017, | Updated on September 18, 2017   The New York State of Health (NYSOH) Marketplace has just announced the dates of their Open Enrollment Period this year for all qualified health plans to be held from November 1, 2017, through January 31, 2018. […]

Another New York Health Insurance carrier will be exiting the marketplace. Northwell Health, parent company of CareConnect Health Insurance, Inc. has just announced that they will no longer offer individual and group health insurance plans for 2018. On top of that, all existing CareConnect Health Insurance individual plans sold on the NY State of Health […]

Lately, we have been reading more and more about how the healthcare industry is imploding throughout the country. As these changes take place, we find that New York is starting to get affected as well. In the last month, two New York health insurance companies have announced that they will be exiting the marketplace. Affinity […]

High blood sugar can lead to serious medical complications for those who suffer from diabetes. It can cause organ damage, nerve damage, circulation impairment, renal problems, and hypertension. If not managed properly, it can lead to blindness and amputation. Consulting with your doctor or dietitian to create a personalized diet plan, and regularly monitoring your […]

Easy Choice Health Plan of New York is done. The HMO provider announced last week that effective immediately it was discontinuing all sales. The discontinuation includes individual, association plans, as well as small and large group medical plans. For many New Yorkers familiar with Easy Choice and their reputation, perhaps this news does not come […]

Drinking just one can of sugar-laced soda drink a day increases the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by more than twenty-two percent compared with drinking just one can a month or less, according to a new European study. The research is published in Diabetologia, the Journal of the European Association for the Study of […]