In 2022, the FY 2023 budget deal resulted in a promise made by Governor Hochul’s Administration to seek federal funding through a 1332 Waiver to expand our Essential Plan program to all New York State residents, including immigrants who are undocumented. In a turnaround, the State’s final FY 2024 proposed budget excludes immigrants from the […]
This testimony was submitted on February 25, 2021. Download a pdf below. Health Care for All New York (HCFANY) would like to thank the chairs and members of the Assembly Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committees for providing the public an opportunity to provide our comments on the state budget. HCFANY is […]
Coverage Half of New Yorkers say that they cannot afford medical care even with insurance and another 5 percent of New Yorkers, 1 million people, have no coverage at all. New York should enact the New York Health Act (S3577a/A5248a) to cover everyone. RIGHT NOW: Pass S2549/A1585 to ensure that immigrants affected by COVID-19 have […]
Get Covered New York is a grassroots volunteer campaign that helps New Yorkers get insured. We raise public awareness about new affordable health insurance options available through NY State of Health: the Official Health Plan Marketplace and where New Yorkers can enroll in health insurance. If you are interested in volunteering with Get Covered New […]
Have some free time and want to earn some valuable experience helping fellow New Yorkers troubleshoot their health insurance problems? Volunteer with Community Health Advocates (CHA)! CHA is New York’s statewide consumer assistance program, which provides free assistance to anyone who needs help solving a problem with health insurance (or lack of). Volunteers are an […]