NYS Healthcare - Rural & Essentials Plan

 A recent news article brought to mind the NYS "ESSENTIALS" Healthcare Insurance...low, affordable insurance premiums for individuals ABOVE THE POVERTY LEVEL... a seriously good program for low income... and definitely affordable.  The AFFORDABLE CARE  may explain why so many people can now become SELF-EMPLOYED...the insurance "chains" of corporate America are unleased!!! ....NOW THEY WANT TO TAKE IT BACK ...due to LOW UNEMPLOYMENT...no one wants to flip the burgers for pocket change anymore!!!!THAT's WHY the AFFORDABLE CARE ACT is being destroyed by the Corporate owned Congress.  Not rocket science.

NEW YORK, is a Medicaid EXPANSION state.  "Expanding" healthcare to low income individuals allowing them to afford healthcare insurance at reduced premium rates, depending on your level of income.  2018 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for a Couple is APPROXIMATELY $16,500 per year income and $24,000 for a family of 4.  For example, if you are a family of 4  and ABOVE the POVERTY LEVEL for example: make $30,000 ...your family is still eligible for a reduced monthly premium through NYS Essentials Program.  Some premiums qualify for as little as $25 per month (individual).  Here is a good site on the ESSENTIALS Plan at BC/BS  it is AFFORDABLE!!  Worth checking out online to see if you qualify...!   

WEBSITE  (Copy & Paste - takes you to Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Site with details):
https://www.chooseexcellus.com/utm_source=Google&utm_medium=SEM&utm_term=essential%20plan&utm_content=LI_9&utm_campaign=D_EHP&gclid=CjwKCAjw4PHZBRA-EiwAAas4ZqfZIO0lZY7xgDx2O7CH-hohH-jQJ2Fwl-IEzS09CgBOew1AKdV9KhoCyWwQAvD_BwE

NY Times re: Impact of Medicaid Expansion of Healthcare Coverage:  "...Community health centers in urban areas where Medicaid expanded saw no significant changes in quality compared with those in urban areas in non-expansion states. But rural health centers in states that expanded  experienced significant gains..." 

Town of Hamilton passes right-to-farm law

At its June town council meeting, after having held a public hearing, the Hamilton Town Council  unanimously passed a right-to-farm law. The law was drafted by the Zoning Update Committee and was originally prompted by requests from the community and as suggested in the town comprehensive plan.  Check out full article at MADISON COURIER: https://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=95501

Website! WATERVILLE YARD SALES...check them out!

CHECK IT OUT!....great website for local sale items and yard sales...some familiar Brookfield names; here is the link...and it's free!

WATERVILLE YARD SALES:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/217620658433447/?multi_permalinks=802122336649940&notif_id=1530643832591372&notif_t=group_activity

BCS: Education -New law mandating mental health education to take effect

ALBANY, N.Y. >> A new state law is taking effect that will require schools to teach mental health to students in elementary, middle and high school.  The measure was passed and signed into law in 2016. It requires schools to include teaching about mental health in traditional physical education and health classes. It takes effect on Sunday.  See full article at ONEIDA DISPATCH:
http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20180702/new-law-mandating-mental-health-education-to-take-effect

BCS: SNOTTY Response / NO BOARD MINUTES SINCE 2017

This is the SNOTTY little response when I asked about the BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES that have not been done since AUGUST 2017 according to the website.  When I asked for an update this is the response..who the hell runs the school anyway?

Honna,
I'm sorry, but I am working on other demands of higher priority. I will work on your request as soon as I can.
Thank you,
Christa

Christa Case

Office Assistant

Brookfield Central School

P.O. Box 60

Brookfield, NY 13314

JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS - to July 12

Updated 7-1-18

**The Town Clerk's Office will be CLOSED for vacation from June 29th, 2018
 through July 7th, 2018.  Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, July 10th.**

Brookfield - TOWN BOARD - Regular Meeting
Monday, July 09, 2018
7-9 PM
Town Hall - Brookfield
http://www.brookfieldny.us/calendar.html


Madison County - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
2:00 PM
Wampsville, NY 13163
https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Supervisors-3


Brookfield - Madison Co. RABIES CLINIC - Fairgrounds!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
7-9 PM
1968 Fairgrounds Rd., MADISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
www.healthymadisoncounty.org


Brookfield - PLANNING BOARD - Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
7-9 PM
Town Hall - Brookfield
http://www.brookfieldny.us/calendar.html


Madison County - FAIR   (Thursday to Sunday)
Thursday, July 12, 2018
10:00 AM
1968 Fairgrounds Rd., MADISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
https://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=95382

Harmful algae blooms found in Madison, Oneida counties

One algal bloom was reported and confirmed in Craine Lake in Madison County and another in Oneida County on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake at Verona Beach State Park. With the recent rains and forecast of hot, sunny weather, additional reports of harmful algal-blooms (HABs) in the near future are expected. Residents should avoid swimming, boating, or even just cooling off in waters with any algae.

“These harmful algal blooms are a health hazard and can cause problems for recreation, and potentially for the quality of our drinking water,” says Madison County’s Environmental Health Director Geoffrey Snyder. “Harmful algal blooms may have toxin-producing microscopic organisms harmful to humans and animals if swallowed. At high levels, swallowing water with toxin-producing algae may cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, along with irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract.”

In warm, shallow, undisturbed surface water that gets a lot of sunlight, the toxic bacteria in algae can grow quickly and easily

SEE FULL ARTICLE AT:  http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20180630/harmful-algae-blooms-found-in-madison-oneida-counties