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Government to pick plans for displaced health law customers
WASHINGTON — Worried that insurers bailing out of the health law’s markets may prompt their customers to drop out, too, the Obama administration plans to steer affected policyholders to remaining insurance companies. But those consumers could get an unwelcome surprise if their new government-recommended plan isn’t what they’re used to. The backstop was outlined in […]
Small businesses wait for verdict on 2017 health care costs
NEW YORK — Autumn is an anxious time for many small and medium-sized business owners as they wait to learn whether their health insurance costs will go up for 2017 — and if so, by how much? “There’s always a lump in your throat because you don’t know what you’re going to get,” says Darren […]
Tax filing problems could jeopardize health aid for 1.8M
WASHINGTON — About 1.8 million households that got financial help for health insurance under President Barack Obama’s law now have issues with their tax returns that could jeopardize their subsidies next year. Administration officials say those taxpayers will have to act quickly. “There’s still time, but people need to take action soon,” said Lori Lodes, […]
Survey: Uninsured rate hit new low in 2014
WASHINGTON — Even as it faces another Supreme Court challenge, President Barack Obama’s health care law has steadily reduced the number of uninsured Americans, according to an extensive survey released Tuesday. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that the share of adults without health insurance dropped to its lowest level in seven years in 2014 as […]
More than 812K in sign up for health insurance
BUFFALO (AP) — New York state health officials said more than 812,000 people have enrolled for health insurance statewide under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. Monday marked the deadline for open enrollment through the state’s health plan marketplace, called NY State of Health. Residents can choose from plans from 16 insurers and 10 dental […]
Justice delays health law’s birth control mandate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown a hitch into President Barack Obama’s new health care law by blocking a requirement that some religion-affiliated organizations provide health insurance that includes birth control. Justice Sonia Sotomayor late Tuesday night decided to block implementation of the contraceptive coverage requirement, only hours before the law’s insurance c[...]
Insurance assistance for Kodak retirees
Eastman Kodak Co. retirees who are 65 and older and facing the possible loss of their company-provided health insurance can attend a free and exclusive Medicare plans seminar to learn more about their coverage options. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is offering two dozen free Medicare plan seminars for retirees in locations such as Rochester, Gates, Canandaigua, […]
Insurers agree to update provider directories
ALBANY — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office has reached settlements with eight health insurance companies that require them to ensure the accuracy of provider directories on their websites. The attorney general’s office says the companies will remove names of doctors and other providers who no longer participate and correct listing errors […]
State Senate bloc pushes for small business laws
ALBANY — While New York devotes much of its effort and billions of dollars in tax breaks to attract global corporations, an influential bloc of state senators is targeting small business. The Independent Democratic Conference is proposing bills to help small business cut health insurance costs that can be 50 percent higher than in other […]
State expanding care for autism treatment
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has signed a law that will require health insurance providers to offer coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Under the new law, health insurance companies will be required to provide coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders, though coverage may be subject to deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance […]
US appeals court upholds health care law
CINCINNATI — In the first ruling by a federal appeals court on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a panel in Cincinnati affirmed Wednesday that Congress can require Americans to have minimum insurance coverage.
Court strikes blow against healthcare law
Congress exceeded its powers under the Commerce Clause by requiring individuals to purchase insurance under the new healthcare reform law, a U.S. District Court in Florida has ruled in granting summary judgment.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
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