Madison County Milk House

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Madison County EMS Answering the Call Mar 27, 2023

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Welcome to the Madison County Milk House Podcast. Hosted by Samantha Field, Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

On this episode we talk with:
Dan Degear, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, and Jenna Illingworth, Madison County EMS Coordinator.
We cover a wide range of topics, such as EMT training, the importance of CPR training, and the Madison County EMS Agency that will begin responding to calls on April 1.
- Intro: 00:00 - 08:00
- Issues facing EMS agencies across the nation: 08:00 - 11;00
- Madison County Medic Cars (Fly Car): 11:00 - 13:25
- Madison County EMS Agency: 13:25 - 15:25, 23:40 -27:25
- Why become an EMT & Training: 15:25 - 20:50
- Essential Service: 20:50 - 23:35
- What to remember when you call 911: 27:25 - 31:47

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

Medicaid Cost Shift Countdown Continues Mar 17, 2023

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With 14 days left before the NYS Budget is due, Madison County Officials revisit the eFMAP discussion and answer some of your questions.

If Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to withhold federal funds from Counties passes, owning property in New York State will be even more unaffordable. Madison County and fellow counties have been working with NYSAC to educate the public about the proposal to withhold $625 million in Medicaid funds from all of the New York Counties, which they have been receiving for 20 years. Currently the Counties have the backing of the NY legislature as we go into final budget negotiations.

In 2003, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) created the state as a federal pass-thru to the counties and New York City. If enacted, Madison County, in just the first year, 2023, would be required to spend an additional $833,000. And then starting in 2024 an estimated additional $1.6 million a year. That would increase property taxes by at least 4.5% next year. If taxes are not increased, the Madison County Board of Supervisors faces the difficult decision of what services are cut to make up that money.

The Madison County Milk House once again has brought together Chairman John M. Becker, County Administrator Mark Scimone, and Madison County Commissioner of DSS Mike Fitzgerald to talk about the impact losing $1.6 million in federal funding would mean for residents, and what you can do to help spread the word.

Help keep the eFMAP coming to the Counties by calling:

NYS Senator Liz Krueger, Chair of Finance Committee – (518) 455-2297

NYS Senator Andrea Stuart Cousins, Senate Majority Leader – (518) 455-2585

Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl E. Heastie – (518) 455-3791

Governor Kathy Hochul – (518) 474-8390

U.S. Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer – (315) 423-5471 or (202) 224-6542

Congressman Brandon Williams – (315) 233-4333 or (202) 225-3701

NYS, Take Your Hands Off Our eFMAP Feb 23, 2023

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Madison County Officials say if Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to withhold federal funds from Counties passes, owning property in New York State will be even more unaffordable. Madison County and fellow counties have been working with NYSAC to educate the public about the proposal to withhold $625 million in Medicaid funds from all of the New York Counties, which they have been receiving for decades.

The proposed change would reverse 20 years of precedent. In 2003, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) created the state as a federal pass-thru to the counties and New York City. If enacted, Madison County, in just the first year, 2023, would be required to spend an additional $833,000. And then starting in 2024 an estimated additional $1.5 million a year. That would increase property taxes by at least 4.5% next year.

The Madison County Milk House brought together Chairman John M. Becker, County Administrator Mark Scimone, and Madison County Commissioner of DSS Mike Fitzgerald to talk about the impact losing $1.5 million in federal funding would mean for residents, and what you can do to help spread the word.

Help keep the eFMAP coming to the Counties by calling:

NYS Senator Liz Krueger, Chair of Finance Committee – (518) 455-2297

NYS Senator Andrea Stuart Cousins, Senate Majority Leader – (518) 455-2585

Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl E. Heastie – (518) 455-3791

Governor Kathy Hochul – (518) 474-8390

U.S. Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer – (315) 423-5471 or (202) 224-6542

Congressman Brandon Williams – (315) 233-4333 or (202) 225-3701

We are More Than Just Government Feb 21, 2023

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Welcome to the Madison County Milk House Podcast. Hosted by Samantha Field and Ryan Coe with the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

On this episode we talk with:
- Matthew Urtz, Madison County Historian about Black History Month and the role Madison County played in the abolition movement.

Check out the full interview of Alden Max Smith here.

- Teisha Cook, Director of Community Mental Health Services

If you or someone you know needs is having a crisis or simply would like to talk to someone, it is as easy as picking up the phone. Either call 988 or 315-366-2327 (prompt 1)

- Liz Metzger, Director of the Canastota Library

Click here to find the library closest to you, and what they have going on.

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

Pull up a Milk Can Jan 20, 2023

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Welcome to the Madison County Milk House Podcast. Hosted by Samantha Field and Ryan Coe with the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is our first podcast so be kind. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.
In our first episode we hear from:
- Matthew Urtz, Madison County Historian
- Kristin Welch, Recycling Coordinator
- Mark Scimone, Madison County Administrator & Ryan Aylward, Director of Labor Relations
- John M. Becker, Madison County Board Chairman
If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

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