New York Health Plan Association on Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder Carve-Out Proposal
Statement by Eric Linzer, HPA President and CEO Download PDF
Mandated Benefits Increase the Cost of Coverage
A new Fact Sheet from the New York Health Plan Association examines the impact that mandated benefits have on the cost of health insurance premiums and policy recommendations for reviewing existing and new mandates. ... read more
Employer Coalition Letter Opposing Expanding Health Insurance Taxes
Organizations representing employers and health plans sent a letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative leaders opposing a proposal to extend New York’s MCO tax. Download PDF
Employer Coalition Letter in Support of Surprise Billing Reforms
Organizations representing employers and health plans sent a letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative leaders reiterating support of budget proposals to reform New York’s Surprise Billing Law. Download PDF ... read more
Understanding Prior Authorization
A new Fact Sheet from the New York Health Plan Association discusses how health plans utilize Prior Authorization to ensure the medical care patients receive is safe, affordable, and aligns with evidence-based clinical guidelines. ... read more
Health Plan Association Launches “Stop IDR Abuse”; highlights flaws in IDR process and urges lawmakers to adopt reforms.
The NY Health Plan Association announces new “Stop IDR Abuse” website, urging the Legislature to address health care affordability & end providers’ exploitation of the IDR Process. Download PDF ... read more
New York Health Plan Association on the federal approval of New York’s Essential Plan transition
Statement by Eric Linzer, HPA President and CEO Download PDF
Fighting Fraud, Waste and Abuse
A new Fact Sheet from the New York Health Plan Association examines the approaches health plans undertake to detect and address fraudulent activity and improper billing practices to protect the Medicaid program. ... read more
