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HEALTH BENEFITS REFORM

2009

 
08-28-09 News Release – Comptroller’s Office to inform those receiving health benefits through COBRA that they are eligible for extended coverage
06-17-09 News Release- Weitzman's efforts on behalf of Nassau County result in State Comptroller's audit of New York State Health Insurance Plan
03-09-09 News Release- Weitzman says errors in State health insurance billing means money for school districts and local governments
03-03-09

NassauRx cardNews Release – NassauRx Drug Discount Card More Valuable Than Ever

Visit the NassauRx Page – Learn More about the Program and How to Get Your NassauRx Card

01-26-09 News Release- Weitzman proposes increasing cash incentive for County employees who opt out of health insurance
01-12-09 News Release- Weitzman answers President-Elect's call by sending healthcare reform ideas off to Washington
01-07-09

PDF File Healthcare Reform Report

Summary of issues and solutions presented for consideration to President Barack Obama’s health care transition team.

2008

 
12-29-08 News Release- Weitzman prepares to issue healthcare reform report to President-Elect based on recent community discussion
12-05-08 News Release- Governor agrees with Suozzi and Weitzman’s call for reduction in State health insurance premiums; Lower 2009 rates will save County $11.4M
11-03-08 News Release- School Districts voice support for Weitzman & Suozzi's attempt to recoup State health insurance excessive payments
10-16-08 News Release- County Executive Suozzi and Comptroller Weitzman: 'Let's reduce health insurance premiums'
10-15-08 PDF File Report to Nassau County Regarding Funding and Operation of the New York State Health Insurance Program

An in-depth examination of the excess premiums charged by NYSHIP.

PDF File Presentation Charts: The increase in NYSHIP Excess Premiums (2002-09); Snapshot of NYSHIP Repayments & Premium Reductions Requested; The increase in NYSHIP Annual Premium Family coverage (2002-09)

10-15-08    News Release – Weitzman Looks to Save County Money by Increasing Number of Employees Participating in Health Insurance “Buy Backs”
08-27-08 News Release- Weitzman moves to revoke lifetime health benefits following State's ruling that attorney was NOT entitled to pension
07-09-08

News Release – Weitzman proposes cost-saving changes in requirements for County lifetime retiree health benefits 

PDF File Letter from Comptroller Weitzman to County Legislature and Administration Regarding Ending Retirement Health Benefit Loophole

PDF File Presentation Slide – visual depiction that shows how Comptroller Weitzman's proposal to change requirements for lifetime health benefits will save Nassau County millions of dollars

07-01-08  News Release – New Accounting Rules Now Require County to Reflect Total Health Care Liability for Retirees

2007

 
09-21-07 News Release- Weitzman: Nassau County Will Save $335K In 2007 By Eliminating Duplicate Health Benefits
07-19-07  

PDF File Providing Affordable Health Benefits for County Employees and Retirees: Some Suggested Solutions

This paper by the Audit Advisory Committee discusses opportunities to reduce the cost of providing health care benefits to county employees and retirees while ensuring that they continue to have access to high quality, affordable health care.

2006

 
11-02-06

PDF File Nassau County School Districts Health Benefits Comparison

This report identifies opportunities for savings by school districts. It is presented by the Comptroller’s Office in the hope that the data and recommendations it contains will be useful to school districts as they consider ways to control school tax budget increases.

2003

 
01-07-03  

News Release – Comptroller’s Report Suggests Initiatives to Curb Nassau’s Mounting Health Insurance Costs

                      

PDF File Providing Affordable Health Insurance for County Employees and Retirees in the Midst of  a Fiscal Crisis: Some Suggested Solutions