Mar 26, 2025
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...
Jan 24, 2025
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...
Oct 30, 2024
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...
Oct 30, 2024
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...
Sep 10, 2024
Read an editorial by StateWide’s Maria Alvarez that was published 9/6/24 in the Buffalo News.
Aug 23, 2024
The Biden Administration has just announced the successful negotiations for the first 10 Medicare covered drugs – many of which are commonly prescribed to treat and prevent disease. If you use any of these prescriptions, you’ve got something to celebrate...
