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Public Hearing in Rochester on the New York Health Bill for Universal Single Payer Health Care

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Rochester, NY
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The NPA Greater Rochester Chapter

Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10:00 am

Rochester Regional Joint Board/1st Floor Union Hall/750 East Avenue

We need your support!

The New York State Assembly Health Committee it hosting an official public hearing to receive testimony from New Yorkers about the need for a universal, single-payer health care system.

Speak out for a health care system that puts patients over profits!
  • Are you uninsured or underinsured?
  • Have you ever delayed care because you couldn't afford the copay or deductible?
  • Have you ever stayed in a job just to keep your health insurance?
  • Has your insurance company ever denied you necessary care?
  • Have you ever had to file for bankruptcy because of medical debt?
  • Are you a medical professional who is frustrated with barriers that private health insurance companies create?
  • Do you have to make difficult choices between paying your health care premium and other bills?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above or have another story to share about how the health care system affect you , please attend and testify at this hearing. Testimony must be submitted a week in advance.

To sign up to attend and/or speak at the public hearing go to: http://www.nyhcampaign.org/

For information about the hearing or if you are interested in submitting your testimonial, contact Kelly Spahr atKelly.Spahr.mdiv@gmail.com, call 585-857-9738 or visit nyhcampaign.org.

For a copy of New York Health FAQ go to: http://www.hcn-nyc.org/?page_id=637Go