"State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin have introduced legislation that would put in place a series of stopgap measures to prevent New Yorkers affected by the Essential Plan changes and other federal health care cuts from becoming uninsured."
"Hochul is tightening the income eligibility requirements for the Essential Plan in order to cope with the loss of about $7.5 billion in federal funding for the program, and tapping into a trust fund that will help cover the remaining costs."
"New York has been a leader in expanding coverage and making sure that everyone is able to access critical care and it's important that New York continues to do so."
Notices will inform 450,000 New Yorkers of their removal from the Essential Plan due to federal funding cuts. Consumers can seek alternatives on the state's insurance marketplace, though costs may be high. Legislation proposed by State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin aims to implement stopgap measures to prevent uninsured status. Community health advocates support the proposal, but funding must be secured in the state budget. Governor Kathy Hochul has not yet endorsed the plan, which tightens income eligibility for the Essential Plan amid significant federal funding losses.
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