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Optional Isn't Optional: NY Advocates Unite to Fight Cuts to Medicaid

Posted November, 18 2009 by arianne

Advocates from across the state came together today to loudly protest cuts to so-called “optional” Medicaid services in the deficit reduction plan. Proposed cuts include the elimination of: Durable Medical Equipment Dental care Vision care Private Duty Nursing Clinical Psychology These cuts jeopardize New York’s safety-net and put seniors, people with disabilities, and children at […]

Dear Senator Reid: Health Care Reform Needs to be Affordable & Comprehensive FOR ALL

Posted November, 17 2009 by arianne

Amid concerns that the combined Senate health reform bill will undermine affordable, comprehensive health care for all, HCFANY has issued a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The letter asks the Senator to ensure that the combined Senate health reform bill ensure that women, children, immigrants and people with disabilities and chronic illness are […]

Thank You for H.R. 3962! NYC Thank-You Rally Today!

Posted November, 12 2009 by arianne

Come join members of New York- Health Care for America Now! in a rally to thank the members of the New York City House delegation for their support of quality, affordable health care for everyone in America! The rally will take place today, Thursday, November 12th at 1 PM on the steps of City Hall […]