Make one phone call: We support the Governor’s proposal to eliminate all cost sharing for insulin for New Yorkers covered under commercial insurance plans. However, since the state does not regulate Medicare Part D insurance products, the Governor’s well-intentioned...
Ask New York Congressional Leadership to Expand Cancer Screening for Seniors This Year. The Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (S.2085/H.R.2407) allows for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early-detection screening tests. Without it,...
TOPIC: New Health Insurance Option for Undocumented Immigrants Aged 65 and Older Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM Speaker: Megan Gagliardi, Assistant Director, Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing, NYS Department of Health...
PR Newswire January 16, 2024·2 min read ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of...
TO STOP A STATE BUDGET CUT TO STATEWIDE’S PATIENT RIGHTS HELPLINE Please make two calls right away to restore our funding! Call your State Senator at 518-455-2800 Call your Assembly members at 518-455-4100 Message: My Name is ______ and I am a constituent who...
On January 9, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State message to legislators. She said: “The State of New York is strong – stronger today than when I became Governor two years ago. Healthier. Safer. More affordable.” She highlighted issues which...