On Tuesday, September 17, healthcare and immigration advocates will join Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried, Insurance Committee Chair Kevin Cahill, and Task Force for New Americans Chair Marcos A. Crespo for a hearing on new Americans and the Affordable Care Act.
Under the federal Affordable Care Act, New Yorkers will be able to purchase health insurance through the State’s Health Benefits Exchange beginning October 1, 2013. Federal health care reform will also affect services and eligibility for patients both on Medicaid and in the private insurance market. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the challenges and opportunities new Americans will have as the Affordable Care Act takes effect.
What: Public Hearing on New Americans and the Affordable Care Act
Who:
• Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried, Insurance Committee Chair Kevin Cahill, and Task Force for New Americans Chair Marcos A. Crespo;
• Immigrant community advocates; and
• Health care and insurance plan representatives.
Where: 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, Manhattan, NY
When: Tuesday, September 17, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
