Calendar
Events in February–April 2022
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February 15, 2022Topic: How to Apply for the Hospital Financial Assistance Program in New York State
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
Speaker: Carrie Tracy, JD; Senior Director, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York
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March 22, 2022Patient Advocates Program - Going to the Hospital for an Invasive ProcedureWhen you are referred to a hospital for an invasive procedure, you need to know what to do in case there is a problem.This webinar will review:- How to Prepare
- Questions to Ask and How to Raise Complaints
- Steps for Good Care
- Follow up
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- CNY Health Hub: Let’s Talk about Medical Debt
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April 28, 2022Speaker: Trista O’Hara, Consumer Rights Attorney at Legal Services of Central New York, Inc.Over 50,000 New Yorkers have been sued by hospitals and thousands of individuals living in New York have had liens placed on their homes or had wages garnished due to medical debt. Here are some questions we will address in our meeting:• Where does medical debt come from?
• How can I avoid medical debt from the outset?
• What are my options if I can not afford to pay?
• What happens if I am sued?
• When I pass, who is responsible for my medical debt?
Participants can send questions when they register if they choose.