NYS CONSUMER DIRECTED MEDICAID HOME CARE GETS AN EXTENSION A federal judge has delayed the requirement to be using the new single fiscal intermediary (FI) until June 6. Note: home care users will have until May 15 to enroll in the new system and workers will have...
SOCIAL SECURITY MAINTAINS PHONE SERVICE In a reversal, the Social Security Administration withdrew their planned shift scheduled for April 14, that would have required new applicants and those making changes to their direct deposit accounts to make an...
Social Security Administration announced some changes to improve security and reduce fraud that you may have heard about on the news, that will be in effect on March 31. These changes do not apply to anyone that is currently receiving benefits – unless they need...
BUDGET BRIEFINGS The Governor released her budget this week, on the heels of the State of the State address. Her major themes are making NYS more affordable for families and addressing crime. StateWide will be hosting two zoom budget briefings to share details on the...
Early voting ends Sunday 11/3. Use regular polling places for in person voting on Tuesday, November 5th. Voting hours: 6 AM – 9 PM Find your poll site, track to see if your absentee ballot was received or check your registration status here. If you have any...
The state has mandated that, effective 10/20/24, all hospitals must use the same, simplified application for hospital financial assistance. The income limits have been improved so that even more households are eligible. This includes: patients without insurance and...