Expands enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns; allows for enrollment at any time for first-time enrollees; expands.

The bill provides expanded enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns, allowing for enrollment at any time for first-time enrollees. It expands the New York state of health navigator program, creating the New York health benefit and cost commission. Additionally, it establishes New York health care savings accounts to expand and incentivize purchasing private health insurance. The commission will review and report on utilization rates, public and patient health effects, and impact on premiums and access to health care and health coverage of all mandated health benefits.

Expands enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns; allows for enrollment at any time for first-time enrollees; expands.

The bill provides expanded enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns, allowing for enrollment at any time for first-time enrollees. It expands the New York state of health navigator program, creating the New York health benefit and cost commission. Additionally, it establishes New York health care savings accounts to expand and incentivize purchasing private health insurance. The commission will review and report on utilization rates, public and patient health effects, and impact on premiums and access to health care and health coverage of all mandated health benefits.