RPEA New York

RPEA represents the interests of nearly 500,000 New York state & local government retirees and their beneficiaries. You earned your retirement. We protect it.

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

RPEA appreciates the continuation of Medicare Part B IRMAA reimbursements in the final state budget, but more work remains to address the skilled nursing facility coverage disparity & the growing #affordability crisis facing NY's retired public employees.

#NYSBudget #NYRetirees

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito outlines in a recent op-ed why addressing #affordability in the state budget is urgent for lawmakers, and why it matters for all #retirees.

As seen in the @uticaOD, read more here: https://t.co/3ngJJfJQYJ

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

Retirees across NY are feeling the⬆️costs, with many facing tough decisions at home. In a recent op-ed, RPEA President RoAnn Destito highlights why affordability must remain a top priority in Albany & what continued inaction could mean for retirees. More: https://t.co/ErZ82MBWpk

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

#ICYMI: As costs⬆️across the board, NY’s aging population must have more certainty & support to ensure they can continue to lead a quality life in NYS. We urge electeds to heed our concerns & take action to provide relief to older NYers living on fixed incomes.
- RoAnn Destito

[Empire Report @EMPIREREPORTNY]

DESTITO: Albany lawmakers must address affordability for NY retirees
https://t.co/rCpToI5pRi

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

Time to take action! Contact your Senator & Assemblymember. Ask them to prioritize affordability for retirees in the FY 2026-2027 State Budget.

Click below to join our advocacy efforts, now.
👉https://t.co/Nlyl5bE7N4

#RPEA #Affordability #NYRetirees #Retirement #PublicService

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

RPEA President RoAnn Destito is testifying at today’s Budget Hearing on Labor/Workforce Development.

RPEA is advocating for IRMAA to be restored, an ⬆️ in the COLA, equity in skilled nursing care, & an ⬆️ in the earnings cap for retirees.

Learn more: https://t.co/zrfQ9zOlVH

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito spoke with @CapitolPressroom about our Skilled Nursing Facilities Bill, ensuring NYSHIP Medicare-primary retirees get equal coverage for skilled nursing care. 🎧 Full interview: https://t.co/5U0DVlOWgE

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

RPEA has made the decision to step away from Twitter. Stay up to date on news and advocacy efforts by following us on our other platforms:
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[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

RPEA sent a letter to @GovKathyHochul urging her to end age discrimination, restore a health benefit that public service retirees have earned, and make this part of the budget process as she recommended in her own veto message last year.

News Release ➡️ https://t.co/OG5QVAYg9Y

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

Happening Now: @RPEANY Exec Director Ed Farrell discussing equity in health care at @NYHPA’s annual conference in Albany.

[New York HPA @NYHPA]

#CoveringNY2023 @NYHPA’s Annual Conference & Expo: A View From the Marketplace. Andrew Biernat of @nabipsocial, Edward Farrell of @RPEANY and Nic Rangel, @legalaidnny provide their views on NY’s health care system, what works, what doesn’t and what we can do better.

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

Our 2023 Annual Meeting is about to get started. We look forward to hearing from our keynote speaker @NYSComptroller, as well as an update from @NYSCivilService.

Join us on the livestream here: https://t.co/ynfl8uEsCF

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

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[Times Union @timesunion]

Under a provision tucked in the Senate’s budget proposal, retired government workers who choose to return to work for the state could earn up to an additional $15,000 a year without losing any of their pension income.
https://t.co/JRrmOsxmFp

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

#ICYMI: @RPEANY Executive Director Ed Farrell recently testified before the Joint Fiscal Committees on Workforce Development, urging the legislature to consider provisions that support state & local government retirees. Learn more: https://t.co/2FKxyT8hae

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

.@RPEANY testifying tonight before the Joint Fiscal Committees on Workforce/Labor asking for an end to age discrimination in Skilled Nursing Facilities Care & a “catch up” pension COLA for eligible retirees. Thanks to our electeds for your ongoing support. https://t.co/1tw8ajV5XM

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

Visit our website to hear what RPEA members have to say about the value of membership, and join RPEA today! https://t.co/K3ELOdGdct

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

#ICYMI: @RPEANY Exec. Director Ed Farrell appeared on @CapPressRoom last week to discuss the pension Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and the need for equitable access to skilled nursing care for Empire Plan #retirees ➡️https://t.co/a4UlFlCvse

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

🎧Listen to @poozer87 on @CapPressRoom at 11AM.

@RPEANY's Ed Farrell will discuss equity in access to skilled nursing care for retirees and the need to increase the pension cost of living adjustment (COLA). https://t.co/WCpH5Mpjpk

[WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom @CapPressRoom]

Coming up on The Capitol Pressroom - @NYSenatorRivera talks health care priorities for 2023, the #CatskillPark gets a long-term plan, @cbcny wants to improve the #nybudget process and public sector retirees look to close health coverage gap. https://t.co/xRzgJiDBdP

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

NEWS: Public service retirees react to @GovKathyHochul’s veto of legislation that would grant equity in skilled nursing care. Bill sponsors @NeilBreslin44 and @johnmcdonald108 vow to continue working on this important issue.

Full news release: https://t.co/y7o53v7Iog

[RPEA New York @RPEANY]

UPDATE: Skilled Nursing Facilities Bill Vetoed by @GovKathyHochul
https://t.co/lQ7A2A6Fes