Drastic coverage changes ahead for a record number of health insurance enrollees this season
The NY State of
"As we enter our fifth open enrollment period,
"Despite the ongoing debate in
Enrollment in the Essential Plan also continues to grow, with more than 680,000 enrolled. As of
The Child Health Plus Program, which began in
However, CHIP's funding was allowed by
"I believe this is the most significant health issue for the people of our state, and it is the federal government assaulting, literally, the children of this state," said Gov.
"If we continue (the CHIP plan) after the feds pull out, that's
Earlier this year,
CHIP's expiration wasn't the only coverage cut
On Friday he issued a statement against the Trump administration rollback of an Affordable Care Act requirement, mandating employer-provided health insurance policies cover birth control methods at no cost to women -- regardless of the employer's personal or religious beliefs on contraception.
"This major loophole for employers is a direct assault on women's rights and shows a callous disregard for the millions of women who rely on birth control for an assortment of critical medical needs,"
"In
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