(NY)health plan has new asset test .. that Pataki.. what a peach !

[SoCalDem]

Googling for something else, and ran across this gem.. not new.. but interesting all the same...



More From The Post-Standard
State-backed health plan has new asset test
Monday, November 15, 2004
JAMES T. MULDER
HEALTH CARE NOTEBOOK
http://www.syracuse.com/business/poststandard/index.ssf?/base/business-1/1100081722112730.xml

Q. Earlier this year there was talk about the state cutting the Family Health Plus program. Did the cuts go through? Whatever happened?


A. Family Health Plus is a state-subsidized health insurance program the state launched in 2001 to provide health insurance coverage to low-income adults who don't qualify for Medicaid but can't afford commercial health insurance.

In his proposed budget, Gov. George Pataki wanted to shrink the package of benefits offered by Family Health Plus by cutting eye and dental care benefits, and to make it harder for New Yorkers to qualify for the program.

The state Legislature got rid of most of the proposed cuts. The final budget, however, makes several changes in the program. It established co-payments at the same level imposed on recipients of fee-for-service Medicaid. The budget also established a new asset test for Family Health Plus applicants. To qualify, a family of three cannot have assets of more than $17,250 or income over $23,505.

[Stephanie]

1. Oh good lord - that will afffect people I know

I have a few friends who are in this system. It's a real lifesaver, esp. for families with young kids.

Bloomberg, Pataki, watch your backs! You are OUT OF HERE. New York HATES YOU BOTH.