The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the deal between Congressional leaders and the White House announced October 26 to avert default and keep the government funded: “Movement to prevent a defa... Read more
Your pension is among the many protections and benefits at stake if New York state voters approve a constitutional convention in 2017. The New York State Constitution mandates that every 20 years, voters must vote whether to hold a constitutional convention. In 1997, voters rejec... Read more
Corinda Crossdale, Director New York State Office for the Aging Building 2, 5th floor, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 Dear Director Crossdale, On behalf of the 440,000 members of the New York State Alliance for Retired Americans (NYSARA) I would like to weigh in on... Read more
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WHEREAS, as the election of 2016 comes into focus and as we consider candidates; WHEREAS, we must always be mindful of protecting our benefits while at the same time working to improve them; therefore be it RESOLVED, that in looking forward to the 2016 election, that NYSARA... Read more
WHEREAS, palliative care is a medical specialty that provides coordinated, comprehensive care to alleviate pain and suffering for anyone who is given a life-threatening or life-altering diagnosis to provide comfort and support for the patient and for the patient's loved ones. WH... Read more
On October 20, 2015 NYSARA had a display table at the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) Conference held at the City Center in Saratoga Springs. NYSARA President Barry Kaufmann was able to talk with NYSNA members about what NYSARA is and does and how NYSARA supports many o... Read more
The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the government's announcement that there will be no benefit increase for millions of Social Security beneficiaries, disabled veterans and federal retirees in ... Read more
Next year, unless Congress takes action soon, millions of Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums and deductibles increase by over 50 percent! Premiums for 30 percent of Part B recipients are projected to increase from $105 per month to $159 and deductibles for all Medicar... Read more