Medicaid Matters New York
Broad coalition representing Medicaid beneficiaries supports Spitzer health care reform priorities
Medicaid Matters New York is a coalition of over 125 groups representing those most affected by Medicaid policy debates: Medicaid consumers low-income and disabled New Yorkers who rely on this crucial public program for basic, lifesaving health care.
Governor Spitzer's second State of the State message includes commitments to continued progress in reforming and strengthening New York's publicly-funded health care programs, expanding access and improving health outcomes - while maintaining needed benefits and services.
Click here for a PDF of the Medicaid Matters response to the 2008 State of the State address.
Statement of Support
For a full statement of our support — and concerns —
click here.
To add your name to our statement of support for a positive 2007-08 state health care budget that improves care and access for Medicaid beneficiaries click here.
Breaking News
Crisis Relief Medicaid, October 2008
The American economy is in an unprecedented financial downturn. New York finds itself once again at the epicenter of a national crisis. New York must respond quickly and effectively to protect our most vulnerable residents. The Governor should take immediate steps to make our public health insurance programs easily and quickly available to all who need them. Just as we did after September 11th, when New York State went to Washington and appealed for federal assistance in the form of Disaster Relief Medicaid, Governor Paterson should now enact Crisis Relief Medicaid. When the Legislature returns to Albany for the special session next month, Crisis Relief Medicaid should be on the agenda.We support a three-pronged strategy to maximize enrollment in health coverage during this economic recession. New York should immediately simplify the enrollment process for new enrollees seeking health coverage. New York should suspend renewal for those already covered by our public programs. Finally, New York should lead the national call for federal assistance to help provide health coverage during a national economic downturn.
