Last week Governor David Paterson signed into law three bills that will make health insurance more affordable and improve access to health care for New Yorkers.

• The first bill allows employees who lose their job to extend the period of time for COBRA coverage from 18 to 36 months.
• The second bill permits families to cover their unmarried children through age 29 under their job-based insurance. Under the new law premiums would be paid by the individual, not the parent's employer. This would be less expensive under the group policy rather than individual policies.
• The third bill includes a series of managed care reforms to make health insurance claims easier to process so consumers can receive the care they need.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NY Coverage Expansion Through Age 29.pdf