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
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
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
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
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
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
Featuring Katie Strack MS RN Franklin County Director of Public Health Registration Required at RSVP site. You will then receive an e mail confirmation with a personalized link to the zoom town hall. BE SURE TO SAVE THIS E MAIL WHERE YOU CAN ACCESS IT ON THE DAY OF THE EV... Read more
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) penalize people who have dedicated their lives to public service, including many teachers, firefighters, and police officers, by taking away benefits they, or their spouses, have EARNED. C... Read more
President Biden’s Build Back Better framework will bring down costs that have held back families in New York for decades by cutting taxes and making child care, home care, education, health care, and housing more affordable. These investments will provide ne... Read more