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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse urges support for Resolution 165 on fertility treatment coverage
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse calls for support of Resolution 165, which urges the New York legislature to establish full insurance coverage for fertility treatments. She emphasizes the importance of equitable access to fertility services for all New Yorkers, regardless of income, race, or sexual orientation.
- Narcisse highlights the unjust barriers created by high costs and insurance exclusions, particularly for marginalized communities.
- As chair of the hospital committee and a registered nurse, she stresses the importance of family and equal access to fertility treatments.
- She concludes by acknowledging Haitian independence and its global impact, in celebration of Haitian Flag Day.
Mercedes Narcisse
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Thank you, majority, and thank you, madam speaker.
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Today, I'm asking for your support in passing resolution one sixty five, which calls on the New York legislature to establish full insurance coverage for fertility treatments.
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Fertility challenges affect many individuals and couples across our city, yet the high courts and insurance inclusion create exclusions create unjust barriers, particularly for marginalized communities.
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Should it based on how much money you have, your race to have a baby, to full your to fulfill your need being a family, it is time we guarantee equitable access to this individual services for all New Yorkers.
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As chair of our hospital committee and a registered nurse, I believe regardless of your income, race or sexual orientation, I urge you to stand with me in support of this resolution.
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It's all about family.
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And shout out to Haitian history because Haitian independence, it was not only for Haiti, it was for everyone.
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So happy flag days because the flag we raised it high, we remember our independence, the freedoms, the things that we have done for the world and thank you madam chair.