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N.Y. first in nation to extend benefits to domestic workers

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:59:26 +0000

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).

N.Y. first in nation to extend benefits to domestic workers via IFAwebnews.

Paterson appoints 37 groups to health reform committee

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:02:30 +0000

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.

Paterson appoints 37 groups to health reform committee via IFAwebnews.

Paterson signs Ian’s Law, limiting HMO contract discontinuations

Bob Graham — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:40:33 +0000

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.

Paterson signs Ian’s Law, limiting HMO contract discontinuations via IFAwebnews.

Paterson unaware insurance department contract went to wife’s firm

Bob Graham — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:22:17 +0000

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.

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Bill mandating autism coverage heads to Paterson’s desk

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:53:08 +0000

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

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New law gives N.Y. regulators power to approve health rate hikes

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:05:15 +0000

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 law gives N.Y. regulators power to approve health rate hikes via IFAwebnews.

N.Y. hospitals may seek money lost in state budget cuts from insurers

Bob Graham — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:06 +0000

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.

N.Y. hospitals may seek money lost in state budget cuts from insurers via IFAwebnews.

N.Y. to restore international insurance exchange for complex risk

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:23:36 +0000

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.

N.Y. to restore international insurance exchange for complex risk via IFAwebnews.

New York distributing H1N1 medication to uninsured, underinsured

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:00:24 +0000

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 distributing H1N1 medication to uninsured, underinsured via IFAwebnews.

New York broker compensation law undergoes more tweaks

Bob Graham — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:06:44 +0000

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 →

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