Dear friends of STIC,We write today to ask you to join the call for Governor Hochul to carve out Behavioral Health from Medicaid Managed Care and reinvest those savings back into the system as part of this FY 2026 State Budget as described by S8309/A8055 sponsored by Mental...

To our treasured advocates and friends,STIC is gravely concerned that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, once known as Food Stamps) is in danger of being interrupted due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.  This unprecedented danger threatens...

Friends,This is a year-end survey conducted by New York State's Independent Living Center (NYSILC) evaluating its Statewide Systems Advocacy Network (SSAN):https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSANSurvey2025This survey data is an important part of how NYSILC reports the success...

Short version:  The MAID bill has been delivered to the Governor's desk; she has ten days to decide to sign or veto.  We have one last chance to register our resolute opposition to this odious and profoundly misguided legislation.  Please write to the...