Insurance
Governor Hochul signed legislation allowing risk retention groups registered in NYS to offer insurance coverage to 501(c)(3) organizations.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció que el Fondo de Seguros del Estado de Nueva York, la aseguradora de compensación para trabajadores más grande del Estado de NY, asignó $585 millones a los empleadores de NY el añopasado a través de sus programas de dividendos y devolución de primas.
Governor Hochul announced the New York State Insurance Fund, New York State’s largest workers’ compensation insurer, allocated $585 million to New York employers last year through its dividends and return-of-premium programs.
Governor Hochul encouraged eligible New Yorkers to renew their health insurance coverage as insurance renewal deadlines rapidly approach.
Governor Hochul launched NYRx, the state's new pharmacy benefit program, which will improve prescription drug access and coverage for the eight million New Yorkers enrolled in Medicaid statewide.
Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) are calling on the federal government to issue guidance to all insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccination consultations for children and their families.
Governor Cuomo announced that the Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended for another 30 days, through September 15, 2020.
Governor Cuomo announced that the Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended for another 30 days, through August 15, 2020, as the State continues to provide supportive services during the COVID-19 public health crisis.