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
Commitment to the 'patient first' agenda in the '09-'10 budget
Medicaid Matters NY is pleased that the Governor has demonstrated his commitment to the ‘patient first’ agenda. The Executive Budget attempts to improve health care for all New Yorkers while protecting beneficiaries who rely on Medicaid, Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus for the care and services they need. Despite the dire fiscal condition in which the state finds itself, the Governor has presented an ambitious agenda that continues the reform of the health care system that is so desperately needed.While some of the cuts are particularly scary for those of us in the advocacy arena who represent consumers, we are not saying “Do not cut Medicaid.” We are saying “Cut Medicaid wisely.”
We ask the Legislature to support consumer priorities that will strengthen and expand on what works well, and repair and reform what is not currently responsive to consumer needs and interests.
