A look at the consequences of President Trump’s budget bill for health care and health coverage. kffhealthnews.org/MjA1NzAzNA via @kffhealthnews

It should also be noted that many of New York existing coverage mandates are for treatments or services for therapies or screenings that go beyond evidence-based guidelines recommended by major national health organizations.

Every mandate comes with a cost that increases health insurance premiums & adds to the burden for employers & consumers. At least 29 states have a process to estimate the cost of mandates to understand their impact on premiums for businesses and families. New York should too.

New analysis from PwC is projecting the medical cost trend in 2026 to remain at 8.5% for the Group market and 7.5% for the Individual market - the same levels as 2025. pwc.com/us/en/industri…

It's the simple truth: The cost of health care and the price of insurance premiums are directly related. When the prices for drugs, hospital and doctor visits, etc. go up, so do premiums.

Premiums are a direct reflection of the cost of care and it’s important to understand the factors contributing to premium increases. New York HPA looks at the key factors 👇👇 empirereportnewyork.com/the-issue-is-t…

Affordability is the most pressing health care issue for individuals, families & employers. Continued growth in costs exacerbates the challenge they face. New York HPA examines health care costs and how they impact affordability for NYers. empirereportnewyork.com/the-issue-is-t…

We've heard so much talk about affordability this year. What about our health coverage? Mandates inflate the cost of our health insurance. Governor Kathy Hochul please say No to any more health insurance mandates!

#MemberMonday: MetroPlusHealth member Christopher shares how art helped get him through the pandemic and how his health plan supported him on his journey to better health.

As prices continue rising at a fever pitch, it's important to remember that health insurance mandates create higher insurance premiums and less affordable healthcare. More isn't always better. Governor Kathy Hochul say NO to any more health insurance mandates!

It's important to consider the unintended consequences. Insurance mandates raise the cost of insurance, and may put it out of reach for some NYers.

#ICYMI: this video explains how mandated health care benefits add to the cost of health insurance coverage.

#ICYMI: This commentary looks at mandated benefits on health insurance and how they drive up health insurance premiums. NY should join nearly 30 other states that require proposed benefit mandates to be required BEFORE they can be added. newsday.com/opinion/commen…

Money spent on marketing of prescription drug is a contributor to ever-escalating prices #BigPharma charges for drugs, which are a major factor driving up the cost of insurance.

ICYMI: "Could a new Lenox Hill Hospital raise health care costs?" subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0… via POLITICO Pro

Among the top factors driving up costs - a 23% increase in specialty and high-cost drugs and and 11% increase in costs for medical providers (hospitals and doctors).