Medicare

Privatizing aged care is controversial, as counties feel the financial pinch

Kate O'Connell — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:02:46 +0000

The Civil Service Employees Association, or CSEA, is currently involved in several law suits across New York state with counties, including Onondaga County, that are trying to get out of the business of running nursing homes. Now Ontario County may now face legal action from the union over its decision to put its county-run nursing home on the market.

Medicare advocates worried about possible costs to seniors

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0000

Medicare will look different a year from now, as the Affordable Care Act goes into effect. But, Medicare advocates are worried about some potential changes to the program that pays for health care for the elderly.

Oneida County Democrats endorse Dan Lamb

Catherine Loper — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:45:32 +0000

Democrat candidate for Congress Dan Lamb was in Utica Friday to accept the endorsement of several Oneida County politicians. The first-time candidate is running against incumbent Republican Congressman Richard Hanna in the redrawn 22nd district, which covers an area including the eastern half of Oswego County south through Binghamton.