Available at selected sites around the state, the "New York State Caregiver Guide" provides informal caregivers with information about communicating with health care providers, legal and financial planning, and building a caregiving team.

Document now includes housing and CCRC options.

Proposed expansion of the types of public benefits that trigger a determination that an immigrant is likely to be a "public charge" may affect access to "green cards" and utilization of Medicaid.

A new report and technical resources released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provide practical and cost-effective cybersecurity guidelines for health care providers and payers.

The study, commissioned by the Better Medicare Alliance, identifies the plans that are offering new health-related benefits, the benefits they are offering, and the states in which they are available.

Any comments or feedback should be submitted by Nov. 12, 2018.