New York broker compensation law undergoes more tweaks
New York insurance regulators have updated a few of the provisions of their proposed broker compensation regulations, according to a state trade association, which says the changes will ease the burden...
View ArticleNew York distributing H1N1 medication to uninsured, underinsured
Beginning this week, pharmacies across New York will make antiviral medications available to those who need it to combat H1N1, but lack prescription health insurance or the ability to pay for it....
View ArticleN.Y. to restore international insurance exchange for complex risk
New York Gov. David A. Paterson wants to revive the state’s global insurance exchange, seeking to mirror the operation of Lloyd’s of London. David Paterson The governor proposed the recreation...
View ArticleN.Y. hospitals may seek money lost in state budget cuts from insurers
New York Gov. David Paterson’s proposal to cut $1 billion from health care funding in the state could send hospitals to private insurers with hat in hand. Daniel Sisto “The Governor’s proposal to cut...
View ArticleNew law gives N.Y. regulators power to approve health rate hikes
In what federal officials called “a bold move,” New York Gov. David A. Paterson has signed a series of health insurance reforms into law. David Paterson On June 9, Paterson signed Governor’s Program...
View ArticleBill mandating autism coverage heads to Paterson’s desk
A bill requiring health insurers to cover autism-related screenings, diagnoses and treatments is on New York Gov. David Paterson’s desk, awaiting action. David Paterson The State Assembly passed the...
View ArticlePaterson unaware insurance department contract went to wife’s firm
New York Gov. David Paterson said he was surprised to hear that a no-bid federal contract providing coverage to uninsured state residents with pre-existing conditions went to the company that also...
View ArticlePaterson signs Ian’s Law, limiting HMO contract discontinuations
New York Gov. David A. Paterson signed “Ian’s Law” into law, expanding the protections for consumers in case a health insurer or HMO discontinues a class of policies or contracts. David Paterson The...
View ArticlePaterson appoints 37 groups to health reform committee
New York Gov. David A. Paterson has named 37 organizations to the Health Care Reform Advisory Committee, which will provide input to the Governor’s Health Care Reform Cabinet on the implementation of...
View ArticleN.Y. first in nation to extend benefits to domestic workers
Domestic workers who work less than 40 hours a week obtained basic employment rights, including workers’ compensation and disability insurance coverage. The law took effect today (Nov. 29). David...
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