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New York can lead the way to universal healthcare coverage nationwide

Politics The Hill By Benjamin Aimlin, opinion contributor 29 May 2026 13:00 1 min read
New York can lead the way to universal healthcare coverage nationwide

New York lawmakers have been trying to pass the New York Health Act since 1992. Public support is overwhelming. And while most lawmakers have taken a public stance in favor of the bill, in private, many have been more reserved.   The reason is simple: The act would eliminate private health insurance in New York state overnight, potentially costing 50,000 insurance industry jobs and...

New York lawmakers have been trying to pass the New York Health Act since 1992. Public support is overwhelming. And while most lawmakers have taken a public stance in favor of the bill, in private, many have been more reserved.   The reason is simple: The act would eliminate private health insurance in New York state overnight, potentially costing 50,000 insurance industry jobs and...

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