With men, diabetes increases the risk for heart disease two-to threefold. Data also show that women with diabetes are more likely than men with the disease to have poor blood glucose control, be obese, and have high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the U.S. governmentâs principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Rarely does a program offer both consumer advantages and fiscal advantages to the State. The Basic Health Program, branded as The Essential Plan in New York, was available through NY State of Health beginning November 1, 2015 for coverage beginning January 1, 2016. Section 28-a of Part B of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2015 requires the Department of Health to prepare an annual report by the end of each year.