Our state lawmakers are still deciding their legislative priorities for 2022. We need you to call your state lawmakers today to urge them to prioritize passing the NY Health Act in 2022! We know that phone calls are one of the most impactful way to connect with lawmakers! #PassNYHealth to save lives, save money and create jobs - our mental, physical and financial health depend on having guaranteed, universal healthcare!

CALL YOUR LAWMAKERS
with our action tool

Click the action tool link: ​​https://p2a.co/uQVvTBB

1. Enter your name and contact information.
2. You will receive a phone call.
3. Listen to the talking points/sample script, think of what you would like to say.
4. You will be connected to your first lawmaker.
5. Stay on the line to be connected to the next lawmaker.

There are five lawmakers the action tool will link you to today: your state Assemblymember & Senator, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Sen. Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Governor Kathy Hochul. 

SAMPLE SCRIPT

Hello, My name is [NAME], and I am with [Organization/Union/Occupation].

Thank you for all you do for New Yorkers.

I am calling to request that you prioritize passing the New York Health Act (A6058/S5474) in the 2022 legislative session. New Yorkers need universal, guaranteed healthcare in order to build back better from this pandemic. It saves lives, saves money and creates jobs. Thank you for your leadership for healthcare for all NYers.

[Share a personal story if you have one! How would guaranteed care change your life? Who/What are you fighting for?] 

LET US KNOW HOW YOUR CALLS WENT! Fill out this reportback form to let us know how the offices responded to your request to make passing the NY Health Act a priority in 2022.

CAN'T JOIN TODAY? Don’t worry, taking action anytime this week (and everyday) is still impactful! 

INVITE OTHERS TO TAKE ACTION! Don’t forget to invite everyone you know to join you in taking action too by sharing the link via email, social media (sample invite posts right below), and direct message with friends and family! 

1. We need a health system that puts people before profits. It's time the NYS Democratic majority prioritizes making healthcare a right! Tell them to #PassNYHealth: https://p2a.co/fo7PcXo
2. We can’t have health equity until healthcare is guaranteed as a right for everybody. Tell NYS Democrats we need them to #PassNYHealth in 2022: https://p2a.co/fo7PcXo

The above guidance is also available as a toolkit here: www.nyhcampaign.org/nov30toolkit

The New York Health Act (S5474) is legislation that would provide comprehensive health coverage for every resident of New York Instead of having to worry about getting health insurance through your job, spouse, or buying it on your own, all New Yorkers would automatically have their healthcare covered by a public statewide fund, regardless of age, employment, immigration status or financial means. Everyone would have access to healthcare the way everyone has access to the fire department, libraries, and schools – public services provided without your ever having to worry about a bill. 

New Yorkers are ready for a bold solution to the healthcare crisis. One that guarantees coverage for EVERY New Yorker and ends financial barriers to care. 

It's time for New York Health.