In light of the recent release of the budget and the coronavirus pandemic that is shaking our health care system to its core, many of us are left wondering how can we fight for change in such uncertain times? We The Patients advisor, Chuck Bell, has pulled together a 101 guide on how to express …
Winn Periyasamy, a Fordham Law student, went before the New York Senate and House Standing Committees on Health to talk about her experience with mental healthcare in New York. After graduating from Barnard and getting her Master’s in Public Health at Columbia, Winn had difficulties making ends meet while freelancing and job hunting. During this …
As you all know, staying at home is the best way to #flattenthecurve. Our public health crisis of Covid-19, has lead many of us indoors. More free time can lead to worry, anxiety and a general uncertainty of what’s to come next and what to do now. That’s why we are going to start sharing …
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For years, Becky and Martin Provo used Bassett Healthcare, a large healthcare network in New York State. When they switched over to a Fidelis Silver Marketplace plan, they expected that their experience would be more or less the same as earlier. After a few months, however, they found themselves beset with bills, many related to …
Out of network? That’ll be $9,807.78. — Martin and Becky Prevo, Chenango County Read More »
After suffering a severe stroke, Steve struggled to do routine chores like cover his medical bills on time and in full. Despite his best efforts to keep up and repay what he owed, his bills were soon turned over to collections. He was embarrassed and concerned, but he still couldn’t get a handle on his …
Collections for a medical bill less than $1,000. — Steve Briggs, Warren County Read More »
A parent’s greatest fear, their child suddenly falling ill. What’s worse? When they stop and think, what should I do? I can’t afford to go to the doctor. This was Dorata Caes dilemma. Her 12-year-old daughter, Oliwia Caes, was sent to the emergency room at Mount Sinai for an emergency appendectomy. After discharge, Dorata received …
Picture this: you’re living in a community in which most people have running water, except for you. You need water to survive, but when you go to the store to try to buy it, they charge you $300 for a gallon, which may only last you a week. You’d go to another store, but they …
We asked Kelly Folkers why is ending medical debt so important? A year of taking care of a sick family member has given her a unique perspective and a passion to protect other families. Kelly expresses the difficulties of navigating the health care system when someone you love has a complex and long term condition. …
Video: Why Kelly Folkers fights to end medical debt! Read More »
You might not know it yet, but “Parity” is an important term when it comes to mental health, substance abuse disorder, and insurance benefits. Knowing about Parity—a term which is shorthand for a federal law that’s been quietly on the books since 2008—is as important as knowing your right to remain silent, your right to …
Join us this January for a series of unique state-level advocacy education events. All events are free, see details about registration below. NYC Week of Action: Coffee and Policy Chat at Berg’n Sunday, 1/5 from 11-1 pm @ 899 Bergen St Brooklyn, NY 11238 It’s 2020, and NYC is starting the year off with a …
