Older adults across New York struggle with high prices for the medicines they need. Our President Nora OBrien-Suric and Maria Alvarez, ED of New York StateWide Senior Action Council, are in today's syracuse.com sharing how provisions in the #InflationReductionAct can help. syracuse.com/opinion/2023/0…

What's driving the rapidly rising costs of hospital care, and how we can advocate for a more equitable approach? Save the date for a screening and panel discussion on AMERICAN HOSPITALS, hosted by the Health Foundation and New York StateWide Senior Action Council. Registration coming soon!

Join us on October 24th in East Syracuse for a viewing and panel discussion with experts on how, together, we can advocate for a healthier and more equitable approach to hospital care! Click here to reserve your spot: eventbrite.com/e/american-hos…

It's no secret that the costs of hospital care have been climbing--saddling patients with debt and limiting access to care. Join us in #Syracuse on Oct 24 for a panel discussion of AMERICAN HOSPITALS. Ft. Community Service Society of New York (CSS), Campaign for New York Health 🍎 , 32BJ Health Fund. eventbrite.com/e/american-hos…

We were thrilled to see members of the Syracuse community take part in the film screening of "American Hospitals" & the panel discussion that followed. Thank you to our co-hosts at the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York, panelists Community Service Society of New York (CSS), Campaign for New York Health 🍎, 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽 Health Fund, & Syracuse United Neighbors!

It's the end of Annual Open Enrollment! StateWide’s Counselors are available all day on December 7th! You can call us for your last minute #Medicare questions, plan comparisons, and enrollments. Dial 800-333-4374 for help, our phone lines are open until midnight!

This morning, StateWide attended a bill (S4907a/A6275a) signing of a new law to prohibit collection agencies from reporting medical debt to credit reporting agencies!

I’m in New York City announcing our first proposal of the 2024 State of the State: A plan to protect consumers and make New York more affordable. Watch live: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Healthcare bills are destroying the health of New Yorkers. Now the hospital industry is lobbying to maintain the status quo. NYS Assembly Member Amy Paulin, Carl E. Heastie for our health, pass a budget that expands financial assistance & protects patients from hospital bills! #EndMedicalDebt

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! The best defense against Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse is you! Checking your MSNs or EOBs when they come in the mail is an important habit to start. If you have questions or concerns, contact your NYS SMP at 1-800-333-4374. #MFPW

Medicare beneficiaries, remember the three steps from the SMP! Prevent: Open and read your Medicare statements. Detect: Look for things like double charges or services you don’t recognize. Report: Contact the NYS SMP at 800-333-4374 for questions or concerns. #MFPW

Families, help your loved ones create a Medicare.gov account to access their Medicare claims online or remind them to open and review their statements when they come in the mail every three months! Have questions? Call your NYS SMP at 800-333-4374. #MFPW

Partners and professionals, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by sharing SMP information on social media, referring clients and consumers to the SMP, and inviting the SMP to speak during a shared event! To schedule a presentation, contact us at 800-333-4374. #MFPW

Maria Alvarez, StateWide’s Executive Director, was pleased to thank Chuck Schumer in person for all he has done to make Medicare prescription affordable!