State Senator Gustavo Rivera released the following statement after his Coverage 4 All bill (S2237A/A3020A) passed the State Senate.
We have taken a major step in our efforts to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all New Yorkers, regardless of their immigration status. Passing Coverage 4 All has been a long-standing goal of mine and I could not be prouder to get this over the finish line in the Senate. I am deeply grateful to Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins for her bold leadership on this issue and to Assemblymember Gonzalez-Rojas for her steadfast partnership and continued focus to ensure this historic bill moves through the Assembly.”
“After receiving clear guidance from the federal government earlier this week that New York can indeed utilize federal funding under the 1332 waiver program to expand health coverage to eligible undocumented New Yorkers, passing this fiscally responsible and common sense public health proposal through the Legislature will ensure that thousands of uninsured New Yorkers can proactively take care of their health while potentially saving New York millions in the long-term.”
“I am so proud to be part of the Senate Democratic Conference and am thankful to my colleagues for recognizing the urgency of passing this bill and the benefits for New Yorkers and our healthcare system. I want to thank our incredible coalition of advocates and New Yorkers who fought tirelessly for this bill since day one. I urge my Assembly colleagues to join us in passing this monumental legislation.”
“After receiving clear guidance from the federal government earlier this week that New York can indeed utilize federal funding under the 1332 waiver program to expand health coverage to eligible undocumented New Yorkers, passing this fiscally responsible and common sense public health proposal through the Legislature will ensure that thousands of uninsured New Yorkers can proactively take care of their health while potentially saving New York millions in the long-term.”
“I am so proud to be part of the Senate Democratic Conference and am thankful to my colleagues for recognizing the urgency of passing this bill and the benefits for New Yorkers and our healthcare system. I want to thank our incredible coalition of advocates and New Yorkers who fought tirelessly for this bill since day one. I urge my Assembly colleagues to join us in passing this monumental legislation.”
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