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• New York Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order to Create New York’s First-Ever Master Plan for Aging

  December 08, 2022:   Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to create the state's first-ever Master Plan for Aging to ensure older New Yorkers can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence. Signed Read More >

• Prescription Drug Insurance & Discount Programs for Seniors in New York State

  December 06, 2022:   Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) EPIC Helpline: 800-332-3742 (TTY 800-290-9138) https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/epic/ EPIC is a NYS program for older adults 65 and above who need help payi Read More >

• Legislative Accomplishments During the 117th Congress that Benefit Older Americans

  October 10, 2022: Lowering Medicare Prescription Drug Prices, Investing in Clean Energy and Reducing Inflation:   On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Monumental in nature and of tremen Read More >

• Endorsements in New York State ARA and the NYS AFL-CIO Make Endorsements

  October 10, 2022: The Alliance for Retired Americans has endorsed the following people for Congress in the upcoming 2022 Midterm elections. For Senate: Chuck Schumer (D) * For Congress: Congressional District #6 - Grace Meng (D) * Read More >

• Senate Democrats Working to Pass Legislation to Lower Drug Prices in July

  July 04, 2022: The Washington Post and other media outlets reported Thursday that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) and Senator Joe Manchin (WV) have been negotiating a plan to lower drug prices, including Read More >

• Government Watchdogs Attack Medicare Advantage for Denying Care and Overcharging

  June 30, 2022: Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government billions of dollars every year, government watchdogs told a House panel Tu Read More >

• Medicare Pilot Program ACO REACH What it REALLY Is

  May 16, 2022: NYSARA President Barry Kaufmann, in response to concerns raised by NYSARA members and to untrue statements by organizations having motives other than to protect Medicare recipients, asked the ARA staff and leadership to address t Read More >

• Kaiser Health News: It’s Your Choice: You Can Change Your Views of Aging and Improve Your Life

  April 13, 2022: People’s beliefs about aging have a profound impact on their health, influencing everything from their memory and sensory perceptions to how well they walk, how fully they recover from disabling illness, and how long they li Read More >

• 5 Reasons to Avoid An Online Will

  April 01, 2022: People are often drawn to the ease of creating an online Will as opposed to seeking the guidance of an experienced elder law or estate planning attorney. Before you go down this rate yourself, read on for five reasons to avo Read More >

• KHN: As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing

  February 24, 2022: Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to defi Read More >