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

  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 on Older New Yorkers' Day, the Executive Order dir... Read more

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

  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 paying for prescription medications. EPIC provides sec... Read more

Legislative Accomplishments During the 117th Congress that Benefit Older Americans

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 tremendous consequence for older Americans, the Inflatio... Read more

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

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) * Congressional District #7 - Nydia Velazquez (D... Read more

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

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 requiring Medicare to negotiate lower prices dire... Read more

Medicare Pilot Program ACO REACH What it REALLY Is

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 the Global and Professional Direct Contracting Mode... Read more

5 Reasons to Avoid An Online Will

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 avoid having your Will created online. 1. Proper E... Read more

NYSARA Virtual Town Hall on Winter Wellness for Seniors Presents Valuable Information

Franklin County Director of Public Health Katie Strack was special guest of NYSARA for a virtual Town Hall Meeting focused on Winter Wellness for Seniors on Wed. Jan. 12. Not surprisingly, questions about the Coronavirus surge and the challenges of dealing with the Omicr... Read more

Hochul’s State of the State Address Outlines Legislative Agenda Starting with Strengthening Health Care System

New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Address outlining nine key components of her agenda for strengthening New York.  Investing and growing New York’s Health Care infrastructure and economy top the list. Other priorities include improving p... Read more