3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (215+ words) Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could soon lose no-cost health coverage, according to Spectrum News 1, as federal funding cuts force major changes to the state's Essential Plan. Officials expect about 450,000 people to no longer qualify. The income threshold is…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (363+ words) New York has been granted'final approval'to reduce the state health insurance coverage for low-income residents, known as the Essential Plan. Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for lowering the eligibility for people with incomes from 250% to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line....

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (136+ words) Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will soon lose low-cost health coverage, according to the Ithaca Journal. The state will roll back an expanded Essential Plan after federal funding cuts, ending coverage for about 460,000 people on July 1. Officials say the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (343+ words) Rising healthcare costs are the biggest financial concern for many New York businesses, according to a new statewide employer survey. The Winter 2026 New York State Employers Survey found most companies say the cost of doing business in the state is…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (462+ words) New York's Department of Health failed to adequately oversee Medicaid Health Homes, resulting in delayed reviews, weak compliance and nearly $20 million in questionable payments, according to a state audit released in January. The Office of the State Comptroller found the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (494+ words) Modern businesses depend on speed, accuracy, and operational transparency. In retail and service sectors, the point of sale has become a central system, connecting checkout, inventory, reporting, and customer insights in a unified platform. Today's point of sale systems handle…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (337+ words) New York is betting big on student loan forgiveness to close gaps in health care access, especially for Medicaid members and uninsured patients. Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday launched a new Health Care Access Loan Repayment program, a $48.3 million initiative…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (470+ words) Social Security checks rose by 2.8% in 2026 thanks to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). But for a significant group of higher-income retirees, that increase may be quietly erased " or even reversed " by sharply higher Medicare premiums. The reason: the Income-Related Monthly…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (857+ words) Super top-up health insurance plans have become an essential safety net for families seeking to enhance their financial protection against rising medical expenses. These mediclaim insurance are designed to offer extended support when your yearly medical expenses surpass a chosen…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (291+ words) Healthcare employers operate under some of the most stringent hiring and regulatory standards of any industry. Ensuring patient safety, maintaining compliance, and avoiding staffing delays requires background screening partners that deliver accurate, timely, and regulation-ready results. Below is a 2026 review…...