The economic downturn shaped a lot of our discussion – how it affects clients, state services, and our own organizations. For example, more clients find themselves in tears during appointments – some with problems like home foreclosure that outreach workers just can’t help fix. Many HAN organizations are taking on additional responsibilities with fewer staff. CP has also cut back staffing; we are now closed on Wednesdays.
A new pamphlet offers step-by-step guidance, just in time for taxes.
The proposed co-pay schedule may limit access to care.
The Access Project provides coaching on how to negotiate unaffordable medical bills.
