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New Yorkers will have an easier time applying and finding affordable hospital care.

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The season of giving is coming early for many New Yorkers seeking hospital care this year. As of last month, amendments to New York’s Hospital Financial Assistance Law (HFAL) will make it easier to apply for and cover more patients under financial assistance programs. The HFAL, also known as Manny’s Law, was implemented in 2006 …

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Being able to breathe shouldn’t be a luxury, but a need.

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Every September, healthcare providers see a rise in asthma-related hospitalizations. The third week of September is known as Asthma Peak Week; ragweed levels—a common fall pollen allergy—are peaking, mold counts are increasing as leaves start to fall, children are catching respiratory infections as they go back to school, and flu season is just beginning. Proper …

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Individual Market Rates Increase by an Average of 13 Percent in 2025

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New Yorkers anticipating health insurance premiums in the individual market will face disappointing developments in 2025. The latest data shows that individual market rates are expected to increase by an average of 13 percent next year. Insurance carriers initiallyrequested a 17 percent average rate surge for 2025, but through New York’s prior approval process, the …

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