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HCFANY Advocates for Increased Article 6 Funding for New York City
HCFANY is advocating for increased funding under Article 6 for New York City’s public health initiatives. Currently, New York City receives a lower reimbursement rate for essential public health services compared to other localities in New York State. Specifically, NYC is reimbursed at 20 percent for spending exceeding its base grant, while all other local health departments receive 36 percent. https://www.hcfany.org/advocacy/legislative-updates/
This disparity creates a notable financial challenge for New York City’s health department, potentially impacting its ability to deliver crucial public health services. HCFANY strongly supports rectifying this imbalance by increasing Article 6 funding for NYC.
HCFANY will continue to monitor the state budget process, including the Governor’s 30-day amendments, the One-House bills, and the finalized FY27 Executive Budget, to advocate for this critical funding increase. https://www.hcfany.org/advocacy/legislative-updates/
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* FY27 Budget: As of today, November 21, 2024, the FY27 budget is still in the future. The text assumes this is the relevant budget cycle.
* HCFANY Website: the provided link is to the general legislative updates page. More specific information about Article 6 funding may be available on that page as the budget process unfolds.
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