The bill would enable New York state to use federal funds to expand Essential Plan coverage to income-eligible undocumented New Yorkers, potentially saving the state hundreds of millions of dollars and improving health outcomes.
New York state currently has a surplus in federal funding, with only approximately $1.6 billion needed to fund the program. Implementing this bill could save $500 million in state funding currently spent on emergency-only Medicaid.
Expanding coverage is crucial as 41% of undocumented immigrants are uninsured, which leads to delayed or forgone care and worse health outcomes. States with broader coverage policies have shown improved health outcomes and lower treatment costs.
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