(This category includes articles listing different sources of law, regulations, and guidance on public health insurance programs, and general advocacy tips.) http://www.wnylc.com/health/36/ http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/140/ HRA MICSA Alerts are periodic announcements of policy, staff and office changes published by the Medical Insurance and Community Services Administration (MICSA).  MICSA is the part of New York City’s Human Resource Administration (HRA) that... Research and Advocacy Tips Tue, 07 May 2013 13:34:47 -0400 http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/60/ STATEWIDE RESOURCES ADAP (AIDS Drugs Assistance Program): 1-800-542-2437 Ayuda Legal NY: Encuentra asistencia legal gratuita en Nueva York, aprendas de sus derechos legales, obtenga información sobre las cortes, y mucho... Research and Advocacy Tips Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:08:57 -0400 http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/146/ Managed Care Bill of Rights New York State has a fairly progressive managed care bill of rights which is found in both the Public Health and Insurance laws. Disclosure. Managed care plans must tell their patients about the... Research and Advocacy Tips Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:29:38 -0400 http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/103/ Public health care programs in New York State are governed by many different legal sources. Because most programs, including Medicaid, are federal in origin, governing law begins with federal statute and regulation. State statutes are... Research and Advocacy Tips Tue, 01 May 2012 13:39:15 -0400 http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/106/ People with disabilities may confront additional barriers to accessing health care. Barriers to enrolling in public health care programs like Medicaid, Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus include transportation issues, physical access... Research and Advocacy Tips Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:28:16 -0400 http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/86/ Welcome to the NY Health Access website! This site is intended to serve as a constantly evolving resource for advocates, caregivers, and consumers on public health insurance programs in New York State. What this site isn't There are some types... Research and Advocacy Tips Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:48:50 -0400 http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/101/ The tool kit you will find at the link below was created by the Empire Justice Center with funding from the New York State Health Foundation. The tool kit is designed to guide community health center staff in their efforts to help patients... Research and Advocacy Tips Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:57:19 -0400