Posted October, 9 2009 by arianne
Small Steps Along the Way to the Big Win Last year HCFANY and many other state advocates fought and won a legislative battle to allow young adults to stay on their parent’s health insurance until the age of 29. Read how this victory impacted one New Yorker. This victory fuels us toward our goal of […]
Posted October, 8 2009 by arianne
The Community Service Society’s Unheard Third 2009: Job Loss, Economic Insecurity, and a Decline in Job Quality survey found that concerns about health care coverage and cost permeated voting priorities and personal worries. Key findings include: The economy (including health care) and employment top the list of New Yorkers’ concerns for the city and for […]
Posted October, 6 2009 by arianne
A poll released yesterday by Consumer’s Union finds that 51% of Americans have faced tough health choices in the past year. Americans have put off a doctor visit, not been able to afford medical bills or medication or declined a medical test because of cost. The new poll also found that 59% of Americans said […]
Posted October, 5 2009 by arianne
Participate in two important events happening tonight, Monday Oct. 5,2009: (1) Staten Island, Health Care Town Hall with Rep McMahon Show your support for a public option! Rep McMahon has stated that time and time again health reform supporters are absent–let’s prove him (and the Tea Party protesters) wrong! Tonight, 7-9 P.M. @ P.S. 80, […]