A bill pending in Albany—the Ounce of Prevention Act—would reform the state's Hospital Financial Assistance Law to make the process of applying for financial aid simpler and more accessible for low-income patients.
Today, an extraordinarily diverse group of 61 organizations representing patients, religious leaders, labor organizations, people who are older, have disabilities, immigrants and people of color, and more called on elected officials to include the Ounce of Prevention Act in the State budget.
The FY24 Executive Budget released yesterday by Governor Hochul funds several initiatives that matter to New Yorkers, from investments in mental healthcare and public education to incentivizing greater housing production across the state and tackling the MTA’s chronic budget shortfalls.
The Community Service Society of New York’s (CSS) annual Unheard Third survey finds a rise in eviction attempts and a return to assembly-line style justice in NYS Housing Courts. Most notably, New York City entered 2023 with more than 260,000 eviction cases filed in its five housing courts.
CSS applauds Governor Hochul for signing legislation that prohibits hospital facility fees for all preventative care and require hospital-affiliated providers in the state to inform patients in advance if they will be charged one
This expansion comes at a critical time as borrowers navigate the complex student loan repayment system, try to benefit from the latest relief available, and prepare for payment resumption.