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State & Federal Advocacy Updates
ACTION ALERT – Stop a State Budget Cut to StateWide’s Patient Rights Helpline (3/23)
Read StateWide’s 2023 NYS budget testimony
ACTION ALERT – Support EPIC Improvements (3/23)
State Issues Update (April Newsletter, 2022)
Federal Bill tracker
Federal Issues Update (April Newsletter, 2022)
NY Health Act (Single Payer)
StateWide supports the right of New Yorkers to have a universal, single payer health system, eliminating premiums and co-payments for access to quality health care services. For more information please see the following links:
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking input on proposed updates to the regulations for most of the OAA programs.
This can serve as another opportunity for you to contribute to the conversation regarding OAA programs. They’re accepting public input by August 15th. Input needed: Proposed Update to Older Americans Act Regulations | ACL Administration for Community Living Submit...
Medicare Part B Insulin Price Cap Takes Effect July 1
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) capped out-of-pocket costs for insulin medications (limited to $35/month) under Medicare Part D plans starting January 1, 2023. Starting July 1, 2023, beneficiaries whose insulin is covered under Medicare Part B will also enjoy these...