Health
New York’s health insurance enrollment now open through August 15
New York has extended its special health insurance enrollment period an additional 30 days, through August 15.
News
Friday is the last day to sign up for January health insurance on the NY marketplace
Friday, December 15 is the final day to sign up for a health insurance plan through the New York State marketplace for coverage starting January 1.
Upcoming
‘What’s going to happen to my healthcare?’ talk scheduled for July 13
Taking Action Suffolk County is hosting a free informational conversation with a nationally known healthcare insurance expert to answer community members' questions about the current proposed national health care legislation.
Guest Column
In My OpinionFrom Obamacare to Trumpcare: What to expect if the controversial health care law is repealed and replaced as promised
An insurance agent who's dealt with the changing landscape of health care and health insurance for more than 20 years gives his insights on what will likely happen if the Affordable Care Act is repealed.
Health
Health insurance premiums see double-digit rise in 2017; Care Connect rate hike will be twice the state average increase
New York State mandated a more than 23 percent increase in Care Connect's small group rates — affecting 70,000 members — in part to cover a $13.5 million payment into a risk adjustment pool to offset costs incurred by other health insurance companies.
Health
Health care providers face staggering losses in wake of insurance company’s demise, some fear for survival
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead stands to lose more than $1 million and local doctors face big losses that could put some medical practices in jeopardy.
Health
State regulators put ‘hold’ on processing Health Republic claims, leaving patients and providers confused and worried
'An utter mess': The state Department of Financial Services on Nov. 6 put a hold on processing of Health Republic claims, but the insolvent health co-op and the DFS consumer support unit both insist that claims will be paid and subscribers remain 'fully covered' through Nov. 30.
Business
State regulators announce earlier end to Health Republic’s small group plans
A state review of the troubled health insurance co-op's financial condition found it to be "substantially worse than the company previously reported," the state Department of Financial Services said today. All plans will now end Nov. 30.
Business
State’s directive shutting down Health Republic insurance co-op will affect ‘hundreds and hundreds’ across region
Following Friday's announcement by the state that it has directed the new health insurance cooperative Health Republic to wind down its business operations, consumers across the region suddenly find themselves without coverage as of the end of the year.
