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Council Member Schulman introduces legislation to expand HASA services eligibility
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Council Member Lynn Schulman introduces a new bill (Pre-considered Intro 1194) to update eligibility language for HASA services, expanding coverage to include any person with HIV. She emphasizes the importance of continued support for New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, highlighting HASA's critical role in providing essential services.
- Schulman discusses the progress made in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the need for sustained commitment.
- She mentions potential uncertainties in federal funding for HIV/AIDS services.
- The council member calls for colleagues to sponsor this legislation, stressing its importance in supporting New Yorkers living with HIV as they age.
Lynn Schulman
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Today, I'm introducing pre considered intro number eleven ninety four, which would update the eligibility language for HASA services to include any person with HIV, which will expand current coverage.
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It is important to recognize the immense progress that has been made over the years in addressing the HIV AIDS epidemic.
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It is equally essential to acknowledge that this progress is fragile and requires sustained commitment.
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The federal government plays a central role in funding HIV aid services through programs like the Ryan White HIV aids program, and it is unclear how reliable these funding sources will be in the future.
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HASA has been a lifeline, Sorry.
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HAASA has been a lifeline for thousands of New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS.
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It provides critical services from housing assistance to medical care and case management ensuring that individuals can live with dignity, respect, and access to the treatment they deserve.
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The HIV AIDS crisis is far from over, and as long as New Yorkers continue to live with HIV and grow older, we must continue to support them with a robust and reliable response.
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So please join me in sponsoring this important legislation.
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Thank you.