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Council Member Schulman explains pre-considered resolution on Article 6 funding

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Council Member Schulman highlights her pre-considered resolution calling for the restoration of state public health law Article 6 funding for New York City, explaining its importance and potential impact.

Details the 16% reduction in reimbursement rate for NYC in February 2019
Outlines the impact of funding loss on essential community health programs
Mentions Assembly bill A.2705 and Senate bill S.4801 to restore the reimbursement rate
Emphasizes the urgency of passing this legislation to restore millions of dollars for critical health services

Lynn Schulman

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Before we discuss this morning's oversight topic, I wanna highlight my pre considered resolution calling for the restoration of state public health law article six public health funding for New York City.

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In 02/2019, the reimbursement rate for New York City was reduced by 16% from 36% down to 20% and this cut has yet to be reversed.

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The loss of funding resulting from the reduced reimbursement rate has led directly to a loss of funding for essential on the ground community health programs in New York City including family and reproductive health care, communicable disease control, chronic disease prevention, community health assessments, and emergency preparedness.

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Assembly bill twenty seven zero five introduced by assembly member Jessica Gonzalez Rojas and senate bill forty eight zero one by senator Gustavo Rivera would restore the reimbursement rate to no less than 36% ensuring the full restoration of these programs and helping DOHMH and our city partners to build a healthier New York City.

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It is crucial that the state advance this life saving legislation as soon as possible which will restore millions of dollars for critically needed health services.

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