The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #74191

Richard Gottfried, Chair, Health Committee, New York State Assembly, Legislative Office Bldg, Room 823, Albany, NY 12248, 518-455-4941, gottfrr@assembly.state.ny.us

The presenter will discuss how the New York State Legislature addressed budget deficits in terms on their impact on state and federal health care coverage programs for children and low-income adults.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn how the New York State Legislature of New York addressed the impacts of state budget deficits on health care coverage for low-income persons.

Keywords: Access to Care, Policy/Policy Development

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.