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The Community Service Society of New York
06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 10:27
Press Release: For NYC Residents Losing Essential Plan Coverage Due to H.R.1, Help is Available!
June 23rd, 2026
Press Release
For NYC Residents Losing Essential Plan Coverage Due to H.R.1, Help is Available!
Beginning July 1, nearly 250,000 New York City residents enrolled in the Essential Plan will begin losing their health coverage as a result of federal policy changes enacted through President Trump's H.R.1 legislation. Many of those affected are working-class New Yorkers who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford the high cost of private health insurance
As coverage changes take effect, the Community Service Society of New York (CSS) is urging affected New Yorkers not to assume they have no options and to seek assistance as soon as possible.
CSS operates the Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program (MCCAP), a free helpline and network of 20 community-based organizations (CBOs) that help New York City's most vulnerable populations navigate the health care system, access free and low-cost care options, understand complex coverage rules, resolve medical debts, appeal insurance denials for care, and resolve cost of care issues.
"Losing health coverage can be confusing and overwhelming, but New Yorkers do not have to navigate these changes alone," said David R. Jones, President and CEO of CSS. "Many people will have questions about whether they qualify for other coverage programs, how to transition to a new health plan, or what financial assistance may be available. We strongly encourage anyone who receives a notice about losing their Essential Plan coverage to reach out for help before making decisions about their health insurance."
New Yorkers who have questions about their health insurance or who are affected by the loss of Essential Plan coverage can contact MCCAP for free assistance at 888-614-5400
CSS encourages community organizations, health care providers, elected officials, and advocates to share MCCAP's helpline information widely to ensure that New Yorkers affected by these changes receive the assistance they need to maintain access to care.
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