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Aging Policy

CBN is committed to educating, engaging, and informing NYC older adults about policies that have the potential to impact their quality of life and contribute to their ability to age safely, independently, and with dignity. Our new Aging Policy section is an opportunity to provide news of the latest policies along with links to other resources that provide additional information.

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U.S. Census 2020
U.S. Census 2020

Carter Burden Network(CBN) is a proud community partner of the U.S. Census 2020 to get the word out about the very important, safe, secure, confidential and federally protected census surveys.

Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA)
Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA)

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) including the key provisions of the bipartisan Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Act.

Governor Cuomo- New York's Age-Friendly Policies Initiative
Governor Cuomo- New York's Age-Friendly Policies Initiative

In May 2019, The National Network of Public Health Institutes granted New York’s Health Across All Ages Policies/ Age-Friendly NY Initiative its 2019 Public Health Innovation Award.

Age Friendly NYC: New Commitments for a City of All Ages
Age Friendly NYC: New Commitments for a City of All Ages

New Commitments for a City for All Ages shows us why New York City is a global leader in the age-friendly cities movement.

New NYSHealth Issue Brief: "New York's Efforts to Reform Surprise Medical Billing"
New NYSHealth Issue Brief: "New York's Efforts to Reform Surprise Medical Billing"

This NYSHealth issue brief provides details on New York’s groundbreaking surprise bill legislation, the impact of the law to date, and further enhancements that can be made to continue New York’s leadership on an issue that is increasingly receiving attention as a pro-consumer and pro-price transparency priority.

Press Conference in Albany Celebrating Reintroduction of the NY Health Act
Press Conference in Albany Celebrating Reintroduction of the NY Health Act

Join the New York Caring Majority, the Campaign for New York Health, and our partners in Albany for the reintroduction of the New York Health Act, including long-term care from day one

Hepicitis C Virus Elimination Advocacy Day
Hepicitis C Virus Elimination Advocacy Day

Join New Yorkers from all across the state to demand the elimination of Hep C. Rally and meet with legislators to demand funding for testing, prevention and linkage to care and cure!

FPWA's 2019 State Advocacy Day
FPWA's 2019 State Advocacy Day

Please join the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) for FPWA’s 2019 State Advocacy Day as they are providing transportation to travel to Albany on Monday, February 4.

End AIDS-related Advocacy Days
End AIDS-related Advocacy Days

Two advocacy days: Rest of State/Statewide HIV Housing Legislative Education Day and End AIDS Legislative Awareness Day

Building our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act Passed Both the Senate and the House of Representatives
Building our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act Passed Both the Senate and the House of Representatives

The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, the Association's priority legislation, has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate and will soon be signed into law.

 

Disclaimer: The information contained on this page is for general information purposes only. The views expressed by individuals, groups, and websites appearing in this section are not necessarily representative of the official views of Carter Burden Network or its staff. The primary purpose of this section is to educate and inform our readers about current policy discussions and proposals in the field of aging.