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Cortland County Coalition Works to Prepare Residents for Upcoming Medicaid Changes

A coalition of Cortland County agencies and organizations is working to inform residents about upcoming changes to Medicaid that are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027, including new work requirements and more frequent coverage renewals. The changes stem from federal legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,...

Cortland County, NY · 17h
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Legionella bacteria found in CNY senior living community’s water system

Water restrictions at Menorah Park's assisted living and skilled nursing facilities could last up to three months after routine testing detected Legionella bacteria in the water system.

Dewitt, NY · 1d

WETM 18 News

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Chemung County Health Department to offer free vaccinations

CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Health Department will offer free flu and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations at the Southern Tier Healthcare Expo in mid-November. The Southern Tier Healthcare Expo will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LECOM Event Center, located at 155 […]

Chemung County, NY · 1d

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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 1d
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NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28

NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and NYP Medical Group practices will be out of network for most UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members starting Dec. 1 unless the hospital system and the insurer sign a new agreement first, according to NYP’s own update dated Oct. 29. The two sides have agreed to keep current in-network coverage in place through Nov.... The post NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New York · 1d

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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

New York · 16h

The Money Overview

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EmblemHealth has asked to raise New York Medigap Plan F premiums 30.72% on Jan. 1, 2027 or at renewal, and policyholders can compare plans and switch before the increase lands

EmblemHealth has asked New York regulators to raise Medicare Supplement (Medigap) premiums by 30.72% for Plan F and 40% for Plans F+ and H, starting Jan. 1, 2027 or on a policyholder’s renewal date, whichever comes later. The insurer’s rate sheet also lists 24.39% for Plan C, 11.11% for Plan B and 6.22% for Plans […] The post EmblemHealth has asked to raise New York Medigap Plan F premiums 30.72% on Jan. 1, 2027 or at renewal, and policyholders can compare plans and switch before the increase lands appeared first on The Money Overview .

New York · 18h

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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NYSDOH urges flu, COVID-19, RSV shots before travel

New York health officials are urging residents to update their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines as respiratory illnesses rise earlier this season.

New York · 9h

PIX11

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

Lewis County, NY · 1d

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Free bus rides for people getting vaccines

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Broome County Transit is offering bus rides for free for riders getting their COVID, flu or RSV vaccine. Individuals will be able to ride BC transit buses to and from pharmacies and Doctors offices from Nov. 1 until Mar. 27, 2027. The Broome County Health Department and BC transit are working […]

Broome County, NY · 1d

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First New York measles death in decades triggers concerns about lower vaccination rates

Amid the spread of a disease once considered eradicated, New York reported its first death from measles in over 30 years earlier this week. An unvaccinated child in Lewis County, which is in upstate New York, died from an infectious disease that has been making a comeback amid vaccine skepticism fueled by the current federal administration and social media.

Lewis County, NY · 1d

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Modern Estate Planning: Protect What Matters Most

Elder law attorney Lawrence Eric Davidow explains how families can protect assets, preserve inheritances and prepare for long-term care.

New York · 18h

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What's Going Around: Local Illness Update

Carrie Lazarus reports on the common illnesses circulating in Central New York communities like Camillus, Syracuse, Liverpool, and Pulaski. Learn about prevalent conditions such as croup, flu, COVID, strep throat, and colds affecting residents.

Syracuse, NY · 4d

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Cayuga Lake dredging and shoreline protection proposed at Ledyard property

A Cayuga Lake property owner is seeking state permission to dredge 5,760 square feet of lakebed and add stone protection along an existing bulkhead in Ledyard. Bernard J. Riester Jr.’s proposal at 441 Dills Beach Road would restore areas used for navigation and protect the bulkhead from erosion, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Written public comments are due Nov. 12.

Cayuga Lake, NY · 3d

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DEC Region 9 highlights more than $34 million in grants awarded to local water quality protection projects

Funding to update aging water infrastructure, protect drinking water, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and improve habitat; local grant awards part of $249 million in grants awarded to 181 water quality protection projects across state   . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation press release. New York State...

New York · 1d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Schenectady medical transport owners charged in $4.7M fraud

Three owners of Medicaid transportation companies are charged with stealing more than $4.7 million from New York’s Medicaid program through alleged phony billing. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrests of Ismat Farhan of Slingerlands and Effat Rizwan and Fouzia Rizwan, of Schenectady.

Schenectady, NY · 4d

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6 candidates compete in 3 contested North Country state races

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There are three contested state races in the North Country in Tuesday’s election, with six candidates on the ballot. A new member of the Assembly is coming to New York’s 117th Assembly District, which represents parts of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

New York · 4d

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This hospital is tailoring diabetes care to help Hispanic community

New York · 2d

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Mannion cites living costs, health care and corruption as key issues after NY-22 win

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For the first time in nearly 50 years, a Democrat representing Syracuse has won reelection to Congress. Rep. John Mannion secured a second term representing New York’s 22nd Congressional District, a historically Republican-leaning district where voters have backed both parties. His reelection marks a milestone for Democrats in Central New York, but Mannion now faces the challenge of holding and expanding support in a politically divided district.

Syracuse, NY · 2d