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).

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 federal health care reform in the state.

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.

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 employs his wife.

A bill requiring health insurers to cover autism-related screenings, diagnoses and treatments is on New York Gov. David Paterson’s desk, awaiting action.

In what federal officials called “a bold move,” New York Gov. David A. Paterson has signed a series of health insurance reforms into law.

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.

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.

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.

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 …  Read →