Insurers wary of new mandates, including for insulin
New York Health Plan Association's Eric Linzer discusses the governor's plan to eliminate some co-payments on insulin.
The root of New York’s nation-leading health care premium costs
New York Health Plan Association President & CEO Eric Linzer discusses why health insurance premiums are so high in New York.
Health insurance rates increase for state marketplaces
The price of health insurance in the state's marketplaces is going up, but the increases may not cover the cost of care.
Insurers urge funds to combat health disparities
We highlight Medicaid funds flowing through health insurers to address health disparities through community partnerships.
Health insurers propose rate hikes for 2023
This summer, state regulators will decide the fate of rate increases for individual and small group plans
June 11, 2020: Health insurers propose rate hikes for 2021
The Capitol Pressroom · June 11, 2020: Health insurers propose rate hikes for 2021 Eric Linzer, President and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association, explained the premium rate requests for the upcoming year and the impact that
Apr 10, 2020: Health plan impacts from COVID19 and the budget
Eric Linzer, President and CEO of the Health Plan Association, explained how the insurance industry is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and impacts of the newly enacted state budget.
December 13, 2019: Health budget
Eric Linzer, President and CEO of the Health Plan Association, shared some of the plans he hopes the state will take when addressing the budget gap this year.