paterson proposes cuts in early intervention

Re: Governor Paterson proposes to make cuts in Early Intervention Program

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Because of the very serious NYS budget crisis, Governor Paterson has proposed that there be significant cuts in the Early Intervention Program.

In addition, the Governor is proposing to require agencies to bill Medicaid and other insurance providers before recovering any monies from the County. This will result in payment delays to our therapists, and upon audit chargebacks to you.

We are asking all our therapists to contact their local state legislators listed below by phone or in writing to demonstrate their strong opposition to the proposed parent co-payment and other proposed changes in the Early Intervention Program. A sample letter is attached.

Your voice can and will make a difference.

95th Assembly District

Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee

Legislative Office Building 530

Albany, NY 12248

518-455-5118 or 845-624-4601 94th Assembly District

Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski

Legislative Office Building 631

Albany, NY 12248

518-455-5735 or 845-634-9791

38th Senate District

State Senator Thomas Morahan

Legislative Office Building 848

Albany, NY 12248

518-455-3261 or 845-425-1818

if anyone needs a letter, reply with your email address and ill email it to you