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Health and Human Services Access, Benefits, and Reform Sites
myBenefits: Your Key to New York State’s Programs and Services. The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs in New York State, and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere.
A public web portal through the New York State Department of Health, houses all available Medicaid Redesign Team information. Governor Cuomo created and appointed members to a Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT), charged with finding ways to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency in the Medicaid program for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year.
Federal Health Care Reform in New York State a webpage created by the Governor's office to learn about the provisions included within federal health care reform and the progress of implementing them in our state.
NY Bridge Plan, New York State’s health insurance plan for people with pre-existing medical conditions, administered by GHI, an EmblemHealth company. The NY Bridge Plan provides “a bridge” of health insurance from October 1, 2010 until January 1, 2014 for New Yorkers with pre-existing medical conditions. Download the NY Bridge Plan brochure.
New York Health Access designed for New York State health advocates, caregivers, and consumers. The website, from The Empire Justice Center, The Legal Aid Society, and Selfhelp Community Services provides articles, guides and training materials on access to health care services and health insurance programs for low-income New Yorkers.
Organizations and policymakers who have not yet considered the implications of New York State's changing demographics should begin to think about what this shift in the populations will mean for future programs and policies in New York State. Included below are links to resources that provide statistics and other information about aging, disabilities and the future:
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