NY Health Care for All | Coverage & Access
- Health Care for All New York (HCFANY) is urging state legislators to prioritize health care affordability and access in the upcoming budget.
- HCFANY is advocating for strategic allocation of Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax revenue to directly support patients.
- One key advice involves expanding subsidies for Child Health Plus (CHP) to eliminate premium increases for middle-income families.
New York health advocates are demanding action to ensure access to affordable health care for all. Health Care for All New york (HCFANY) urges state legislators to prioritize health care affordability and access in the upcoming budget, emphasizing the potential impact of federal cuts. Their plan includes expanding subsidies for Child Health Plus to ease the financial burden on middle-income families, addressing New York’s high health care costs through innovative measures, and establishing a reserve fund to shield access from federal reductions, making this a pressing issue. They propose strategic allocation of Managed Care Organization tax revenue. Moreover,HCFANY insists on increasing funding for consumer assistance programs as essential. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for the latest updates. Discover what’s next as lawmakers finalize decisions impacting health care across New York.
New York Health Advocates Call for Increased Health Care Access Funding
Updated May 25, 2025
Health Care for All New York (HCFANY) is urging state legislators to prioritize health care affordability and access in the upcoming budget. The organization highlighted the potential impact of federal health program cuts on New Yorkers, which could cost the state $10 billion to maintain current coverage levels.
HCFANY is advocating for strategic allocation of Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax revenue to directly support patients. The organization suggests several key initiatives to improve the state’s health care system.
One key advice involves expanding subsidies for Child Health Plus (CHP) to eliminate premium increases for middle-income families. HCFANY notes that families exceeding 400% of the Federal Poverty level (FPL) face approximately $3,000 in increased annual insurance premiums per child. They also propose aligning CHP coverage start dates with Medicaid and Essential Plan rules.
Addressing New york’s expensive health care system is another priority. HCFANY proposes establishing an independent New York Office of Health Care Affordability, similar to California’s model. The group also supports incorporating provisions from the Fair Pricing Act to ensure fair reimbursement rates for medical services, regardless of where patients receive care. Furthermore, they advocate for including the Primary Care Investment Act provisions to improve patient outcomes and reduce inequities.
HCFANY also calls for creating a principal reserve or rainy-day fund to safeguard New Yorkers’ access to care against potential federal funding reductions. This fund could help maintain Medicaid coverage for lawfully present immigrants if federal support is cut.
Increased funding for consumer assistance programs, such as Navigators and the Community Health Advocates (CHA) program, is also a key request.
What’s next
Lawmakers are expected to consider these recommendations as they finalize the state budget, with potential implications for health care access and affordability across New York.