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Federal Health Care Reform Implementation in New York State

What's New

  • 8/31/10: See the Advisory Committee page for the participating organizations and the News and Press Releases page for the press release announcement of the Advisory Committee.
  • 8/25/10: See the Implementation Updates page for the latest developments on implementation in New York.
  • 8/23/10: See the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan page for new information about the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (called the "NY Bridge Plan") that makes coverage available to individuals who have a pre-existing medical condition, have not had insurance for six months, and who are legal U.S. residents.
  • 8/5/10: See the News and Press Release page for a letter from Governor Paterson to Secretary Sebelius regarding enforcement of the new consumer protections under health care reform.

Governor Paterson's Message

Dear New Yorker,

In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, which together make up the federal health care reform legislation.

In New York, we have a long and proud history of working to ensure low-income children and adults have access to health insurance. Federal health care reform moves our country towards this worthy goal and frees Americans from unconscionable practices of the health insurance industry such as denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions, placing lifetime caps on the total amount of health care that an individual or family can receive, and watering down coverage when you need it most. Health care reform will help make health insurance more affordable for businesses and individuals and will ease the burden of health care spending on our governments. It will also allow young adults to maintain coverage on their parents' health insurance plans, improve Medicare for New York's senior citizens, and reform the delivery system by investing in preventative care and health information technology, among other reforms.

As health care reform legislation moved through Congress, I worked closely with our Congressional Delegation to win changes that ensure the reforms protect New Yorkers and our State's fiscal integrity. I'd like to thank our entire Congressional Delegation, led by Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Rangel, and Congressman Engel, for their efforts to create a healthier future for New Yorkers and all Americans.

I encourage all New Yorkers to use this site to learn about the provisions included within federal health care reform and the progress of implementing them in our state.

Sincerely,

Governor David A. Paterson