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Significant Victories in State Budget to Benefit Struggling New Yorkers
After an initial review of the budget agreement struck by the Governor and Legislative leaders this week, the Empire Justice Center declared victory on several important initiatives that will have a positive impact on New Yorkers who are struggling financially.
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N.Y. seniors struggle after prescription-drug program changes (stargazette.com)
A month after changes to the New York's Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program, senior citizens around the state are having trouble covering the cost of their prescription drugs
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Aging & Health Groups Call on Governor Cuomo to Restore Harsh Cuts to Senior Rx Program
Senior advocates, pharmacists, aging and health care counselors, and cancer prevention organizations are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to restore copayment assistance to older New Yorkers who are enrolled in the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program.
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Seniors’ drug costs likely to spike under new rules (Daily Gazette)
Drastic changes to the state’s supplemental drug program for seniors will result in higher out-of-pocket costs for enrollees, warn advocates for elderly and low-income state residents.
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Advocacy groups say seniors can’t afford proposed prescription-benefit cuts (Politics on the Hudson)
AARP, the Empire Justice Center, Selfhelp Community Services and Statewide Senior Action are urging the Legislature to reject Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to cut the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage—EPIC—program, which has been in place for 25 years.
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Advocates warn about loss of drug cost subsidy
Seniors below a $35,000 annual income for singles and $50,000 for couples face the elimination of help paying for life-extending prescriptions under Gov. Cuomo's proposed budget.
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Advocates for Seniors Warn About Eliminating EPIC (WAMC Northeast Public Radio)
Advocates for Senior citizens are calling on the New York State Legislature to reject cuts to prescription drug coverage by preserving the existing "EPIC" program - Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas reports.
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Advocates Applaud the Governor and the Legislature for Approving a Budget that Maintains Access to Vital Prescription Drug Benefits for Seniors
The 2009-2010 State Budget acknowledges the difficulties low-income seniors face obtaining prescriptions through Medicare Part D plans.
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Advocates Call on Legislature to Stop Proposed RX Cuts to the Elderly and Poor
Governor's Budget Eliminates EPIC and Medicaid Wrap Coverage for Prescription Drugs
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