The Governor’s SAGE (Spending and Government Efficiency) Commission released its final report in February, reaffirming what the Aging Services Network has known all along: New York State would benefit from making greater use of the type of programs and delivery mechanisms employed by the New York State Office for the Aging. read more ...

Democrat & Chronicle reports on Association leadership's keynote at Legislative Town Hall Meeting of and the need to make our communities senior-friendly to retain older residents and their retirement incomes.  read more ...

Advocacy is central to our work at NANASP and renewing the Older Americans is at the top of our agenda.  We are pleased to support our members in spearheading genuine grassroots activities on behalf of a renewed Older Americans Act. read more ...

Albany, NY – New York State has formally submitted a request for an amendment to the Section 1115 Partnership Plan Waiver to allow the state to reinvest up to $10 billion of $17.1 billion in federal savings, and the waiver includes funding for the expansion of NY Connects. read more ...

Two health and wellness groups will have to ramp up their efforts in New York State in order for Medicaid Redesign to result in reduced cost and better quality care. One is primary care and the other – community- based care. read more ...

New York State retirees are critical to the economic well being of the state, Olsen told the audience. They are “an economic powerhouse that the state, counties, communities and villages can’t ignore,” he said. read more ...

There’s always room for improvement, but the acrimony and feet dragging New York State residents came to know with the Governor and Legislature seems to be a thing of the past. The 2012 Legislative Session closed June 21 with kudos from the Governor and Legislative leaders to each other for their ability to pass an on-time budget with less hostility. read more ...