Tell Your Elected Officials to Cosponsor the NY Health Act
The New York Health Act [A5248/S3577] 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.
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 with over 70% of the public polling in favor (86% Democrats; 52% Republicans). 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 call, email and tweet your elected officials in the Senate and Assembly, asking them to pass the New York Health Act this year. Your elected officials need to urge the Assembly and Senate leaders to move the bill through committee and to the floor.
Follow the simple steps below to call, email or tweet your Assembly Member and State Senator. For the call feature, the system will call your number and automatically patch you through to your elected official's office.