Posted February, 7 2011 by arianne
HSS will be hosting an informational meeting on two new programs created under the ACA – the NY Bridge Plan (for uninsured people with pre-existing conditions), and Community Health Advocates (the new statewide consumer assistance program). HHS officials will be on hand to provide details and answer any questions. “Find Out About Two New Health Reform […]
Posted February, 1 2011 by arianne
Governor Cuomo is scheduled to release the 2011-2012 Executive Budget today, which should be available on the budget website shortly. The Governor is also set to deliver his budget address today at 1:00 PM. This will be aired live via webcast, which can be accessed at the governor’s website: www.governor.ny.gov UPDATE: Click here to read […]
Posted January, 31 2011 by arianne
Those of you who were not part of the hundreds of advocates who flocked to Washington D.C. last week to attend Families USA’s Health Action 2011 conference will be disappointed to learn that you missed a very special guest appearance by President Obama! The President thanked all of his fellow health care advocates (yes – […]
Posted January, 28 2011 by arianne
Due to yesterday’s exciting snow storm, the two Medicaid Redesign Team public hearings that were supposed to have taken place yesterday in NYC have been rescheduled for next week. In lieu of two hearings – one in midtown and one in the Bronx – there will be just one hearing held on Friday, February 4th from 12:00 PM […]