Yearly Archives: 2021

NY HERO Act Effective Date to be Delayed Until July 5

The recently-passed New York HERO Act was scheduled to take effect today, June 4th. However, the Department of Labor has not yet released model safety plans for businesses to follow, and we have learned that the legislature plans to pass an amendment extending the effective date to July 5th. While the law is technically on the books now, businesses cannot comply with it absent DOL standards and an extension is expected soon; therefore we do not anticipate it will be enforced until July 5th.The National Law Review recently published a comprehensive article outlining the details of the forthcoming amendment​Contact Scott Hobson​ with any questions.Source

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Albany Update: Agents Fight Single Payer, Lead Paint Exclusion Ban, Insurance Settlement Practices Bills

​Legislative session is scheduled to adjourn next Thursday, with only four session days remaining. However, four days is an eternity in Albany, and anything can happen. Bills can be introduced and passed in a matter of only hours. This is the most important and tense time at the Capitol, and the time when your team in Albany fights hardest for you!This week, Big I NY kicked off Single Payer Action Week, recruiting dozens of agents to participate in meetings with key Senators who are swing votes on the bill. Read the recap here.Our legislation to make the auto photo inspection optional has advanced to the Assembly…

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NY State of Health Offering Open Enrollment, Enhanced Financial Help

​​New Yorkers who are without health insurance can take advantage of a new enrollment period and expanded financial assistance, according to New York State of Health (NYSOH). NYSOH is the state's health insurance marketplace established under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). This may enable you to assist people who contact you for individual health insurance.The expanded financial assistance is a feature of the American Rescue Plan, which the president signed into law on March 11. The  ACA has always provided for premium tax credits for individuals and households with incomes below 400% of the federal poverty line. The new law increased the size of the tax credits…

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