HIV/AIDS

Advocates Call on Legislature to Stop Proposed Rx Cuts to the Elderly and Poor

Published in Blood Weekly, February 12th, 2009

Members of the New York State Medicare Part D Coalition, including AARP, the Empire Justice Center, Medicare Rights Center, The Legal Aid Society, Selfhelp Community Services and Statewide Senior Action, called on the New York Legislature today to reject the Governor's proposed budget cuts to programs that help the elderly and poor pay for the prescription drugs they need.

The Governor's Budget proposal would eliminate more than $50 million in "wrap around" coverage provided through the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program and Medicaid programs for drugs not covered by the federal Medicare program. This proposal could negatively impact hundreds of...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-02-12)

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