Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer Hosts Boardwalk Bash

Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer invites you to the Sixth Annual Boardwalk Bash – a health and information fair for seniors, families and friends, brought to you in cooperation with Staten Island Hospital and other community, city and state agencies. There will be giveaways, arts and crafts, food and entertainment.

Friday, May 29
(Rain Date: Friday, June 5)

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Midland Beach
(near the Turtle Fountain)

Jefferson Avenue and
Father Capodanno Boulevard
Staten Island

Assemblywoman
Janele Hyer-Spencer

586 Midland Ave.,
Suite 1B
Staten Island, NY 10306
718-667-5891

hyerspencerd@assembly.state.ny.us

Preserving Enhanced STAR

Assemblywoman Hyer-Spencer fought to ensure that $3.5 billion for the School Tax Relief (STAR) program was included in the enacted budget. To find out if you are eligible for Enhanced STAR, visit www.nyc.gov/STAR or call 311 to request an application by mail. TTY users should call 212-504-4115.

The average Enhanced STAR savings for eligible seniors in New York City will be $337.

Protecting EPIC “wrap-around” coverage for seniors

Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer fought for a state budget that preserves critical aspects of the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program, helping to keep prescription medications affordable for thousands of New York seniors.

The enacted budget preserves more than $50 million in “wrap-around” coverage, which pays for EPIC enrollees’ prescription drugs when the drugs aren’t covered by a Medicare Part D plan.

Are you eligible for EPIC?

If you are a New York State resident age 65 or older with an income of $35,000 or less per year if single or $50,000 per year or less if married, you are eligible.

For more information, call the EPIC hotline at 1-800-332-3742.