HPA News

Statement by Eric Linzer, HPA President and CEO

“Health care coverage is a vital protection for the health and well-being of New Yorkers. This morning’s passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ slashes funding for Medicaid and the Essential Plan, threatening the coverage for individuals who rely on these programs. It will increase the number of uninsured and result in higher premiums for those who remain covered. As the budget reconciliation process moves forward, the focus should be on measures that protect these programs to keep individuals covered and make health care more affordable.”