SENATOR RIVERA REINTRODUCES THE
NEW YORK HEALTH ACT
On July 7, Senator Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin, Health Committee Chairs and sponsors of the New York Health Act, and the new Executive Director of the Campaign of New York Health, were joined by a diverse coalition of stakeholders to announce the re-introduction of the groundbreaking New York Health Act (S.7590).
The bill, which has been amended to respond to stakeholders’ input, proposes to expand healthcare coverage to include mental health, maternal care, prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, and long-term care. Amendments to the bill include:
- The protection of existing benefits that have been secured by organized labor, including employer contributions to cover costs, and ensuring that any public employee or retiree health benefit, including local municipal benefits, are included in the program.
- Clarifying that all members and health care providers participating in the program will receive full benefits and protections if existing federally-subsidized health programs are used for financial support.
IT'S (ALMOST) BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON!
SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS
7TH SENIOR HEALTH FAIR AND LUNCHEON
SUMMER READING WITH SENATOR RIVERA
The New York State Senate is currently holding its annual Summer Reading Program. Young people are encouraged to take part in this program and use the last month of summer to hone those reading skills. Go to https://www.nysenate.gov/
The deadline for submissions is September 1, 2023. More resources and facts about summer reading can be found at:
New York's Libraries: http://www.summerreadingnys.
Scholastic's Kids and Families Reading Report: www.scholastic.com
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