Thousands of patients could lose care as community health centers push for a $300 million boost in New York’s budget, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders warn that upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes could strip coverage from 1.5 million residents.
That shift could wipe out about 42% of revenue for the state’s 850-plus health centers, which often serve as the only primary care option in many communities.
Advocates say the funding would help stabilize services before the cuts hit in 2027. Without it, they warn access to basic and preventive care could shrink across the state.
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