May 2, 2025
Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965 and it has been periodically reauthorized to modernize programs and provide funding and coordination for local community based services that support the needs of older Americans so they can age in the community...
Apr 21, 2025
Please make two phone calls to Help build Momentum for the New York Health Act. This bill is also known as Improved Medicare for All, (S3425/A1466) and it builds a better, fairer healthcare system—one that guarantees comprehensive coverage for every single New...
Apr 11, 2025
ACTION ALERT The New York budget negotiations continue through next week, at least, and may not be resolved until the end of this month. We urge you to contact your state Assembly and Senate representatives to ask that the budget include a provision to ensure...
Mar 19, 2025
Calls needed to your State Assemblymember and Senator to prevent a cut in Medicaid home care eligibility for future enrollees. Call: 518-455-4100 – ask for your Assemblymember 518-455-2800 – ask for your Senator If you don’t know who represents you, look up...
Feb 5, 2025
ACTION ALERT Governor’s Proposed State Budget Jeopardizes StateWide’s Patients’ Rights Helpline. Please make 2 phone calls today! The Governor’s budget only funds our Patients’ Rights Helpline at $31,500. Last year’s final budget...
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...
