Posted August, 6 2009 by arianne
Stop by Union Square on your way home from work tomorrow, August 7th, and learn about New York health insurance and health service options. Sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice NY, this is one health fair you won’t want to miss! Read the press statement for tomorrow’s event here.
Posted August, 3 2009 by arianne
On Sunday’s WABC UpClose show focusing on health care reform, The Community Service Society’s Elisabeth Benjamin clarified some details of the Obama Administration’s health care proposal, which includes a public plan option. CSS is a founding member of the HCFANY coalition. The show began with host Diana Williams’ interview via satellite with public option advocate […]
Posted July, 31 2009 by arianne
Wednesday in Rochester, Governor Paterson signed three health care reform bills designed to provide relief for New Yorkers in a time of economic crisis. Said the Governor, “The State is in a dire situation. When people lose their jobs, they often lose their health insurance.” HCFANY’s core role in the passage of these bills was […]
Posted July, 28 2009 by arianne
Today, over 100 Health Care for America Now New York (HCAN NY) coalition members and supporters gathered at City Hall in Manhattan to tell the New York State Congressional Delegation that affordability is key to effective national reform. Specifically, HCAN NY supports H.R.3200–the House bill that will proposes an income tax “surcharge” on the top […]