New York Health and Hospitals Care: 5,000 New Yorkers Receiving Accessible and Affordable Health Care
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- NYC Care will launch in
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"I'm proud that we are already half-way to our goal of 10,000 members in the
"Over 5,000 people in the
NYC Care is the new no- or low-cost health care access program of
As part of outreach efforts, community based organizations
The RFP for
Of the current members, nearly 70 percent are between 30 and 59 years of age, and 61.8 percent are Spanish speakers. Over 70 percent of members are below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Sixty-one percent of current members identify as female.
"The successful launch of NYC Care in the
"NYC Care's launch in the
"The NYC Care program has achieved this enrollment milestone in the
"Healthcare is a human right, and I support the Mayor's office's efforts to help vulnerable New Yorkers access healthcare," said State Senator
"With 5,000 people enrolled in the first two months, NYC Care is off to a vigorous start in the
"Enrolling in NYC Care helps previously uninsured New Yorkers access primary care and prescription drugs in a timely manner, avoiding more dangerous and expensive complications down the line," said Assembly Health Committee Chair
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"For the many people who avoid going to doctors and place themselves at risk because they can't afford the high cost of health insurance, NYC Care is a potentially lifesaving initiative with far-reaching benefits for New Yorkers and their families," said Assemblyman
"Health care is a basic human right. Every
"Health insurance is one of the single biggest expenses for New Yorkers. Sadly, many New Yorkers must forego insurance because the costs are unmanageable. NYC Care will continue to ensure that preventative care is a priority so that New Yorkers can deal with health problems head on. No one should have to think twice about going to a doctor to get care or having the ability to get a prescription filled. I welcome NYC Care to
"I'm thrilled to see that the NYC Care program has been a huge success in The
"The strong start to NYC Care shows the enormous potential of this program, and the desperate need it's meeting for New Yorkers who lack health insurance," said Council Member
"In just two months, NYC Care has been successful in enrolling more than 5,000 Bronxites, demonstrating how needed health insurance is in our community. I congratulate Health + Hospitals for their progress thus far and look forward to this initiative being expanded to other boroughs so more New Yorkers can be connected to the high-quality, comprehensive care they deserve," said Council Member
"Access to healthcare shouldn't be dependent on an individual's income or status, yet it is becoming increasingly out of reach for millions of individuals in our country. The high enrollment in NYC Care proves that there is a need for quality, affordable healthcare specially in the
NYC Care Program - an amazingly innovative approach that provides health care to individuals that do not qualify for health insurance nor can afford to pay outrages medical bills is truly welcomed, said Council Member
"I am thrilled that we have been able to enroll 5,000 Bronxites into NYC Care in only two months!" said
"Quality health care is a human right. The needs around primary care are stark in
"We are excited to see NYC Care move closer to fulfilling its mission of being a citywide program for all uninsured New Yorkers," said
"The NYC Care program is enabling us to connect our clients and community with new expanded health care options with respect and dignity," said
"Supporting
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NYC Care launched
NYC Care gives New Yorkers in the
The customized membership card also details the specific discounted costs for primary care, specialty visits, and prescription drugs for each member based on household size and income. All services are provided by
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