NYS issues

• NYSARA and the NYS Office for the Aging Survey on Services for Seniors 870 Surveys Now Completed

  February 14, 2023: We asked you last week to take part in a survey on services for Seniors in New York.  Thus far 870 people have taken part in the survey.  For those of you that have NOT taken the survey we ask that you log on to and take the survey. Ne...Read more >

• New York’s State of the State Address 2023

  January 17, 2023:   On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the NYS Legislature and the people of New York State in the annual State of the State Address. Governor Hochul in her speech to the audience of legislators, state le...Read more >

• 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 on Older New Yorkers...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 paying for prescription ...Read more >

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

  January 11, 2022: 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 ...Read more >

• 2021 NYS Legislative Session Happenings and Determining NYSARA Legislative Priorities for 2022

  June 14, 2021:   In a year where COVID 19 was a major thrust of both the budget and the legislative session after budget considerations were addressed, the NYS legislature actively made strides on Senior issues and one issue that has been a NYSARA prior...Read more >

• New York City Actions on Age Discrimination   NYSARA to Use as Guideline for State Actions

  December 03, 2020: Bobbie Sackman, Workplace Discrimination Coordinator for the NYC Chapter of NYSARA, is pleased to report two groundbreaking steps taken in 2020 by NYC government to address age discrimination in the workplace: In July, 2020, the NYC Commission on ...Read more >

• Some New York State Legislature Laws Passed During the Pandemic that Benefit Seniors

  June 02, 2020:   The Senate and Assembly Majorities are committed to protecting New Yorkers' rights. Legislation passed this week will continue to protect the rights of New Yorkers during this pandemic. The bills passed by the Senate and Assembly includ...Read more >

• Absentee Balloting in New York State

  April 20, 2020: Because of the COVID 19 pandemic NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order concerning the June 23, 2020 primary. **Pursuant to Executive Order 202.15 issued April 9, 2020, voters may request and vote via an absentee ballot for ...Read more >

• Advance Care Directives in New York State

  June 13, 2019: In New York State, the best way to ensure that your health care wishes are known and followed is to use Advance Directives. These are legal documents that will speak for you if you are unable to speak for yourself. A Health Care Proxy allows you ...Read more >