More than 1.4 million New Yorkers may lose health insurance as state officials scramble to absorb the blow from President Trump’s new tax policy, according to Spectrum News. The changes slash federal funding to Medicaid and programs like the Essential Plan, which covers many legal noncitizens.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says her administration is searching for budget solutions but warns the state can’t shoulder the entire burden. The fiscal hit could exceed $13 billion over two years, leaving hospitals, especially in low-income areas, bracing for deep cuts or closures.
Officials urge state lawmakers to reconsider planned expenses, including Hochul’s $2 billion inflation rebate checks, as advocates warn the policy will widen health inequities across New York City and beyond.