Since 2010, the number of uninsured in New York State has declined by over 1.3 million, and the share of uninsured remains below 5%, driven by the ACA Expansion and New York’s Essential Plan, an affordable coverage alternative to Qualified Health Plans for low-income New Yorkers.
Today, the Essential Plan has over 1.6 million enrollees, who are hardworking individuals employed by New York’s small businesses, elder care and childcare, retail, food service, and manufacturing.
The following resources provide a snapshot of the combined impact of the Ways & Means Committee, and Energy & Commerce Reconciliation Bill Provisions on NY’s Essential Plan and Medicaid.
- Fact Sheet
- Presentation Slides
- 6/1/25: Press Release: Governor Hochul and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Warn of Detrimental Impacts of President Trump's One Big Ugly Bill
- 6/1/25 Leader Jeffries and Governor Hochul Press Conference
- 5/19/25 Press Release: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers On The Impact Of House Republican Budget Bill To New York State's Health Care Economy
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