AnnMarie Cross

Lynn,
This content is amazing — easy to consume, makes so much sense, so helpful.

Also — it makes huge sense to me. As a rare genetics patient with extreme hypermobility in my feet (among other joints) — we have had to do a lot of work to protect the «not bad foot» while having to rehab the «bad» side.

Thank you again for sharing such great information.

Lynn, Thank you so much for sharing this content. It's incredibly valuable.

UPDATE: Still working on this one. Have found one so far, and another who is too far but willing to support the client short term.

Do YOU know anyone able to do IN PERSON ONLY in this area?

Morgan,
Had your question come in to the ASC from a potential client, here is some information we would've shared that MIGHT give you a few things to look into as you look for a partner in this case. You may already know all this, and apologies if so.

New York State Marketplace & Immigration Advocacy
Because the parents are over 65 and have permanent resident status, they may fall into a specific category in New York where state-funded expansions may offer more options than federal programs. Notably, as of 2024, New York has expanded Medicaid eligibility to include residents age 65 and older regardless of status.

GetCoveredNYC
An NYC program that provides free, one-on-one specialist assistance to help residents enroll in health insurance regardless of status.
Phone: Call 311 (Ask for «GetCoveredNYC»)
Web: www.nyc.gov/site/mayorspeu/programs/getcoverednyc.page

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)
Leads the «Health Care for All» campaign and provides high-level advocacy and guidance on immigrant health rights in NY.
Phone: (212) 627-2227
Web: www.nyic.org

Community Health Advocates (CHA)
Helps New Yorkers navigate the healthcare system, handle insurance denials, and find low-cost care options.
Phone: (888) 614-5400
Web: www.communityhealthadvocates.org

Empire Justice Center
Provides legal advocacy and technical assistance regarding immigrant eligibility for New York state health benefits.
Phone: (585) 454-4060
Web: empirejustice.org

Preventative Care & Aging Support (NYC)
If the family returns to the US and are still waiting to resolve insurance issues, NYC offers «bridge» programs that guarantee access to preventative services and primary care for those who cannot afford private plans.

NYC Care
A healthcare access program that guarantees low-cost and no-cost services through NYC Health + Hospitals for those who don't qualify for insurance.
Phone: (646) 692-2273
Web: www.nyccare.nyc

Department for the Aging (NYC)
Connects older adults to community-based services and provides counselors who specialize in insurance for those 65+.
Phone: (212) 244-6469
Web: www.nyc.gov/site/dfta/index.page

Morgan,
Thanks so much for the post!

I did a bit of digging in our directory to hopefully give you some starting points… I couldn't find anyone with obvious immigration background, but the specific insurance background for these 2 made me feel like there was a solid chance of support here.

1. Ruthlyn Noel-Joseph, Healthwiz Solutions. gnanow.org/advocates/ruthlyn-noel.html
2. Lisa Bayer, JD. gnanow.org/advocates/eldercare-expert-lisabayer-esq.html
3. Adria Gross. gnanow.org/advocates/adria-goldman-gross.html

Thanks so much for sharing!

I LOOOVE learning more about our advocates by reading these intros. thanks deidra!

Thanks for being a part!!!

Thanks so much for being involved, Val! We hope you'll toss an interesting post up for us, too!

THANK YOU to the advocate who responded on the Facebook version of this post. We have provided that advocate's information to the potential client, per the client's request.

If we hear from another advocate in the next few days who have knowledge in this narrow scenario (that wasn't already in the original list provided), we will share their information as well.

Thank you! this post is HUGELY helpful!

Hi, Jeff! Thanks so much for dropping by, and for sharing a little of your background.

Could I encourage you to edit your comment and give others a bit of background of what's your «sweet spot»? What does your 'ideal' client look like? What kinds of cases should others reach out to you for?

Hi, Laurie! Thanks so much for joining, and for sharing your background and how you might assist other advocates. We're glad you're here!

Thanks so much for sharing, Tammy!

For those who missed it, was it recorded, and if so, how might someone get to view it?

This is SUCH a powerful topic. Thank you for bringing it forward here and for sharing your podcast. I look forward to listening to it in the near future.

THANK YOU @sylvia reisman, for such a GREAT dynamic question.

As we move from 'pre-launch' to really driving traffic to the site, I so hope you get a TON of response. I'm certainly eager to see it.

Hi, Kim! What a great, complex question.

I would suggest reaching out to our PharmD advocates directly to ask for any insights tye might have. There's at least one who is even listed in NC.

This is a GREAT question for this site, and as it grows, we'll have more membership here to see and respond, but in the meantime I wanted to give you a more direct path:

gnanow.org/advocates?search_type=degree_initial°ree_initial=pharmd&locations=

Thanks SO much for taking the time to introduce yourself!

Thanks SO much for all you do, Sofie!

Thanks so much for introducing yourself, Marc! Would you share where you are located in your intro?