Mulgrew's henchman, LeRoy Barr, sits on the board of the Medical Rights Center that advocates for traditional Medicare over much-maligned, controversial Medicare Advantage. But ... -- By Kate Connors
Please never mind the double-post of right-wing doublespeak here in the comments section from Peter Goodman, a sycophant of Michael Mulgrew and Unity Caucus. The reality is that NYHA has a carveout for public labor unions which requires the employer to cover a minimum 80% of the payroll tax breakdown. A larger percentage, up to 100%, is subject to collective bargaining. In addition to providing healthcare for all New Yorkers, NYHA will save money for at least 90% of all New Yorkers. NYHA is supported by some of New York’s largest labor unions, including 1199 SEIU, the New York State Nurses Association, Communications Workers of America, and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The UFT Delegate Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the UFT, resolved in May 2015 that, “The United Federation of Teachers strongly supports the New York Health Act as a way to improve public health, boost the state’s economy and ensure that the basic right of quality health care is enjoyed by all New Yorkers… The UFT will work toward passage of this important legislation.” Instead of meeting and working with the sponsors of the NYHA bill to resolve any outstanding concerns, Michael Mulgrew unilaterally defies the will of the UFT Delegate Assembly, and by extension, the will of dues-paying rank-and-file UFT members. Michael Mulgrew and his Unity Caucus enablers are unfit for office, and UFT members will vote them out in May 2025. You can learn more about the New York Health Act by reading the independent studies conducted by the Rand Corporation and UMASS, or by clicking on either of these links:
The N.Y. Health Act proposed was introduced in 1992 and has gone through many iterations. The current bill created a Medicare for All system, cost unknown, however substantial. The bill will be funded by a progressive Health Tax. The tax and all other provisions will be determined by a board appointed by the governor and the legislative AFTER the bill becomes a law.
Unions across the state have asked for an opt out trigger if the law reduces benefits, the sponsors have rejected the request,
I recommend two prior provisions,
1. An alghorym to determine cost for individual members, punch in age, gender, family size and annual salary and receive an estimated cost, the sponsors rejected the request, all decisions must be made by the appointed board after passage, and,
2, A dispute resolution system, perhaps arbitration if the bill ignored “promises,” also, rejected by sponsors,
Do you jump into a pool w/o knowing the depth of the water?
The sponsors of the NYS Health Act say the decisions as to the cost and details will be determined by an appointed board only after the bill becomes law. The unions across the state have asked for an opt out provision if the law reduces medical coverage or is too expensive. The sponsors have rejected the request.
I suggest two prior requirements:
1. A method by which members can determine the cost, perhaps an alghorym, even only estimated, rejected by sponsors. Will the proposed Heath Tax cost hundreds or thousands of $$ a year? Sponsors insist the decision will be made after passage by the appointed board, and,
2. Will there be a dispute resolution process, perhaps arbitration, the sponsors, again, say the appointed board decisions are final.
We are asked to jump into the pool w/o knowing the depth of the water. When the powerful say “trust us,” too times the results are deplorable
Please never mind the double-post of right-wing doublespeak here in the comments section from Peter Goodman, a sycophant of Michael Mulgrew and Unity Caucus. The reality is that NYHA has a carveout for public labor unions which requires the employer to cover a minimum 80% of the payroll tax breakdown. A larger percentage, up to 100%, is subject to collective bargaining. In addition to providing healthcare for all New Yorkers, NYHA will save money for at least 90% of all New Yorkers. NYHA is supported by some of New York’s largest labor unions, including 1199 SEIU, the New York State Nurses Association, Communications Workers of America, and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The UFT Delegate Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the UFT, resolved in May 2015 that, “The United Federation of Teachers strongly supports the New York Health Act as a way to improve public health, boost the state’s economy and ensure that the basic right of quality health care is enjoyed by all New Yorkers… The UFT will work toward passage of this important legislation.” Instead of meeting and working with the sponsors of the NYHA bill to resolve any outstanding concerns, Michael Mulgrew unilaterally defies the will of the UFT Delegate Assembly, and by extension, the will of dues-paying rank-and-file UFT members. Michael Mulgrew and his Unity Caucus enablers are unfit for office, and UFT members will vote them out in May 2025. You can learn more about the New York Health Act by reading the independent studies conducted by the Rand Corporation and UMASS, or by clicking on either of these links:
nyhcampaign.org. www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/article/attachment/5024_jackson_nyha_brochure.pdf
The N.Y. Health Act proposed was introduced in 1992 and has gone through many iterations. The current bill created a Medicare for All system, cost unknown, however substantial. The bill will be funded by a progressive Health Tax. The tax and all other provisions will be determined by a board appointed by the governor and the legislative AFTER the bill becomes a law.
Unions across the state have asked for an opt out trigger if the law reduces benefits, the sponsors have rejected the request,
I recommend two prior provisions,
1. An alghorym to determine cost for individual members, punch in age, gender, family size and annual salary and receive an estimated cost, the sponsors rejected the request, all decisions must be made by the appointed board after passage, and,
2, A dispute resolution system, perhaps arbitration if the bill ignored “promises,” also, rejected by sponsors,
Do you jump into a pool w/o knowing the depth of the water?
When the powerful say “trust use” beware
The sponsors of the NYS Health Act say the decisions as to the cost and details will be determined by an appointed board only after the bill becomes law. The unions across the state have asked for an opt out provision if the law reduces medical coverage or is too expensive. The sponsors have rejected the request.
I suggest two prior requirements:
1. A method by which members can determine the cost, perhaps an alghorym, even only estimated, rejected by sponsors. Will the proposed Heath Tax cost hundreds or thousands of $$ a year? Sponsors insist the decision will be made after passage by the appointed board, and,
2. Will there be a dispute resolution process, perhaps arbitration, the sponsors, again, say the appointed board decisions are final.
We are asked to jump into the pool w/o knowing the depth of the water. When the powerful say “trust us,” too times the results are deplorable
No other state has a Health Act like system.