NEW YORK'S PATH TO MEDICAID EQUITY
Medicaid is the public health insurance lifeline for nearly half of all New Yorkers. It covers healthcare for more than seven million low-income families, children, seniors, people with disabilities and Black and Latino populations. Through collective action, our movement has won significant funding for Medicaid and put New York on the path to fully funded healthcare. We cannot afford to let the new Presidential administration and Congress stop us.
THE FIGHT FOR HEALTHCARE JUSTICE
We are standing strong to protect healthcare for New Yorkers. In 2024, we staved off over $1 billion in Medicaid cuts. We secured new funding to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates and improve the quality of care at hospitals and nursing homes. And we fought for safety net hospitals that treat Medicaid patients, preventing closures and improving their facilities. We fight for every New Yorker, because everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare, no matter their income or zip code.
THE NEW THREAT TO MEDICAID AND AFFORDABLE CARE
Congress has passed a federal budget that will cut $13.5 billion from New York’s healthcare system on top of increasing healthcare prices for working New Yorkers. We’re talking about skyrocketing insurance premiums by $100+ every month for individuals who purchase through New York State’s marketplace and $200+ for couples. They’re jacking up co-pays for Medicaid recipients. And they’re kicking 1.5 million New Yorkers off Medicaid and the Essential Plan. People who work hard and pay their own way will feel the squeeze more than ever.
JOIN OUR MOVEMENT!
New York’s healthcare system is under attack. Now is the time to join our movement and fight for healthcare justice! Demand that your congress member protect New York’s healthcare. Sign up for our mailing list to stay updated on how your healthcare will be impacted, and learn about opportunities to join upcoming events, rallies and actions. You can also share your healthcare story through our online portal. You could become the voice for healthcare justice on TV and in the media!
