Capital Region training opportunity for nonprofits addressing health

posted Mar 7, 2019

Times Union by Bethany Bump; Published 12:56 pm EST, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 ALBANY — The NY StateWide Senior Action Council is looking for small community-based organizations from around the Capital Region interested in addressing social determinants of health.  The...

Brooklyn Launches Patrol to Protect Seniors From Scams

posted Feb 28, 2019

Watch the News 12 Video Borough President Eric Adams, NY StateWide Senior Action Council and the Brooklyn-wide Interagency Council on Aging are launching a patrol to combat Medicare and Medicaid fraud. State officials say Brooklyn residents in Kings County lose more...

New Medicare Advantage Tool To Control Drug Prices Could Narrow Choices

posted Sep 17, 2018

Health insurers who offer Medicare Advantage plans have permission to soon require patients to try less expensive alternatives to some before receiving pricier drugs.  Starting next year, Medicare Advantage plans will be able to add restrictions on expensive,...