New York Medicaid has established coverage and reimbursement for Monogram's Trofile Assay, a diagnostic used to determine patient candidacy for Pfizer's new HIV anti-viral medication Selzentry.

The New York state Senate approved legislation that would allocate about $59.2 billion for health care.

New York Governor has proposed increasing eligibility for Child Health Plus, the state's version of SCHIP.

Most New York City hospitals are in compliance with a new state law that requires them to inform low-income, uninsured patients about financial assistance for medical treatment.

U.S. Supreme Court will not consider a challenge to a New York law that requires employers who offer prescription drug plans to provide coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives for women.

CMS has informed New York officials that chemotherapy does not qualify for a provision of Medicaid that allows coverage for emergency services for undocumented immigrants and other noncitizens.

CMS denied New York's request to expand SCHIP coverage to children in families with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level.

Hispanics, males, those ages 18 to 24, and the employed make up most of the nearly one million adult residents in New York City who are uninsured.

Young Adults, Men, and Hispanics Top List of People Withouth Health Insurance Coverage Plans In New York City. But New Yorkers Can Also Access Affordable Healthcare at Community Health Centers.