News/Events

April 4, 2006
Ross Kraft and Andrew F. Biernat of Meridian Group of New York, Inc. met with Tina Mufford, Legislative Director for Thomas M. Reynolds, Member of Congress, New York, 26th. District (Buffalo). The meeting took place on Tuesday, March 28th while attending the 2006 National Association of Health Underwriters annual Cap Conference in Washington, D.C. During Meridian's visit, they discussed the current healthcare environment in New York State and various legislative initiatives they believe can improve both the affordability and accessability of health care for all New Yorkers. Included in the discussion was health insurance market reforms including S.1955 (Senator Enzi-WY) which aims to create small group market rating and mandate uniformity and a level playing field nationwide, and would achieve these objectives without harming state-based regulation. It would allow AHPs only if they are fully insured and if they play by all market rules that apply to other plans, including state rating and mandate requirements. The bill would also allow plans with limited mandates to be sold nationwide. Also discussed was Medical Cost Transparency, Consumer-Directed Healthcare, High Risk Pools and the Uninsured. This is one of Meridian's many engagements that exemplify their commitment not only to their company, but the Health Insurance industry as a whole.