New York State to Replace Health Insurance Provider for Home Care Workers: Amidst Criticism and ControversyNew York State is set to replace the current health insurance provider for hundreds of thousands of home care workers, following a series of reports highlighting serious issues with the existing provider, Leading Edge Administrators. The state plans to make this change next year, with a new company taking over management of the health care plan. This decision comes after months of worker protests, lawsuits, and legislative scrutiny, as Leading Edge has been accused of underpaying doctors, billing patients for uncovered care, and even attempting to cancel patients insurance without notice. The current health insurance option, which many workers found inadequate, will end in May, and while a new, slightly improved plan is being offered, its more expensive and only available to full-time workers. The reasons for the switch are confidential, and it remains unclear if the replacement company will offer better coverage or if workers will be able to opt out of paying for insurance they dont want.

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