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Statement on the outcome of the George Floyd case
Like our partners across all sectors, we are relieved after the verdict of Derek Chauvin, while also embracing the notion that true justice requires structural change. As health justice advocates, we will do our part to fight systemic racism. Our thoughts are with the...
Joint Statement on the Adopted 2021-22 Health and Medicaid Budget
Medicaid Matters New York and Health Care for All New York – the two major statewide health care consumer advocacy coalitions – applaud the State Legislature for several historic additions to the adopted state budget for 2021-22 related to funding for public schools...
Advocates “deeply disappointed” 2021-22 budget fails to repeal the Medicaid cap
Medicaid Matters New York – the statewide coalition representing the interests of people who are served by New York’s Medicaid program – is deeply disappointed the Medicaid Global Spending Cap has been extended in this year’s budget. The spending cap, which has been...
New report provides 2020 pandemic enrollment data by county
Pandemic Enrollment Growth Highlights the Importance of Medicaid Medicaid provides access to health care for many New Yorkers. The coronavirus pandemic, and the economic downturn resulting from the ensuing public health crisis, have highlighted the critical role that...
Medicaid consumer advocates think the Medicaid spending cap should be repealed. Here is why.
Why New York Should Repeal the Medicaid Spending Cap Background New York’s Medicaid spending cap has been in place since 2011. It was presented as a mechanism to limit growth in Medicaid spending and instill discipline in Medicaid budgeting. The cap was set at an...
2020 Enrollment Data Demonstrates Importance of Medicaid
Between March and November 2020, over 700,000 new enrollees turned to Medicaid for health coverage due to the economic downturn associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. A new publication by Medicaid Matters demonstrates that Medicaid did what it was intended to...