Tell Your Elected Officials: Now is the Time for the NY Health Act (A5234A/S3577A)

The Coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented public health crisis that puts all of our lives at risk. Many of us who lose our jobs will also lose our health insurance just when we may need it most. The pandemic is exposing the weaknesses of the current healthcare system and why we must create a system that guarantees care for everybody — regardless race, age, or employment status.  

The New York Health Act [A5248a/S3577a] will provide comprehensive, universal health coverage — including long-term care — for every resident of New York. You and your healthcare providers will work to keep you healthy. New York Health pays the bill. And health insurance coverage will no longer be tied to our jobs. 

Thanks to the grassroots movement across the state, the New York Health Act has passed the Assembly four years in a row, and public support has never been higher for single-payer healthcare. Despite these positive indicators, the bill faces an uphill battle with well-funded corporate opposition working hard to block it. They have the money, but we have the people.

In just a few minutes, you can make a huge impact on the campaign to win guaranteed healthcare. Use this simple online tool to email and tweet at your elected officials in the Senate and Assembly, asking them to pass the New York Health Act this year. Passing the NY Health Act has never been more urgent.

Follow the simple steps below to email or tweet your Assembly Member and State Senator. 




Click here to call your state legislators today!

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Thank you for taking action for the New York Health Act!

In a moment you will be patched through to your State Senator and Assembly Member's offices. Then you can give them a message including the following:

1) Give your name and address, emphasizing that you are a constituent.

2) Tell them you are calling to urge them to ask Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins to pass the NY Health Act this year. New Yorkers elected a new majority in the state Senate to see movement on this legislation. It's time to start the process to pass and implement universal, guaranteed healthcare in New York State. 

3) Add a personal message: why is guaranteed healthcare important to you, especially in the midst of the pandemic?

Thank you again for making your voice heard!