By Owen Reynolds, Sept 3

Jen Metzger is running in the Democratic primary for the 42nd state Senate District on Thursday, Sept. 13. She will advocate for you on health care. Jen supports the New York Health Act, which will provide comprehensive, universal health coverage for every New Yorker and would replace private insurance coverage. New York Health pays the bill.

You would choose your own doctors and nurses and will be covered for: primary, preventive, and specialty care; hospitalization; mental health; substance abuse treatment; reproductive health; dental, vision, and hearing; and prescription drugs and medical supplies. Within two years of passage, long-term care will be covered. It will be more comprehensive than commercial health plans.

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