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Support Funding for NYC Health Care

State funding for the NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation is at stake in Albany. Governor Paterson and the New York State Assembly and Senate need to permanently re-authorize $300 million in critical Disproportionate Share (DSH) funding.

This DSH funding, which won't cost NYS any money, will allow HHC to pay for the growing number of uninsured patients that are currently not reimbursed.
HHC is facing a $1 billion deficit for fiscal year 2011. HHC needs DSH funds in order to survive and thrive in meeting its mission of providing care to all regardless of ability to pay.

Call Governor Paterson and your legislator
toll-free TODAY: 1-877-255-9417

Send a message to keep HHC
Surviving and thriving for years to come.

• Alert: Call the Governor and your State Legislator Today! (PDF*)

Get Involved

HEAT activists from DC 37 and other public hospital unions are part of the grassroots fight for better health care in our communities. To learn more and get involved, click on the links below.

• Get Involved: HEAT Brochure and Sign-up (PDF*)
• AFSCME Info on National Health Care Reform

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