named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Healthcare Hubs
Grassroots organizing program that mobilizes local communities to advocate for the New York Health Act through education and civic engagement
New York Health Act Campaign
Statewide advocacy initiative to pass S3425/A1466, a universal single-payer healthcare bill guaranteeing comprehensive coverage to all New York residents
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 3 activities
- Advocates for passage and implementation of the New York Health ActOrganizes and leads a statewide coalition to advocate for the passage and implementation of the New York Health Act (S3425/A1466), a universal healthcare bill that would provide comprehensive coverage to all New York residents and full-time workers, eliminate cost-sharing, cover prescriptions, and protect hospitals.
- Organizes public engagement campaigns in support of universal healthcareRuns petition-signing campaigns and mobilizes constituents to contact their elected officials in support of the New York Health Act, aiming to build broad public and political support for universal healthcare in New York State.
- Supports labor and union organizing through healthcare advocacyAdvocates for the New York Health Act as a means to reduce the burden on unions in negotiating healthcare benefits and to eliminate fear of health insurance loss during labor actions, thereby strengthening union organizing and worker bargaining power, supported by findings from a 2015 Institute for Economic Policy Research study.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocates using economic and fiscal impact projectionsPromotes the New York Health Act by citing projections of significant savings for families, municipalities, school districts, and taxpayers—including $80 billion in savings over 10 years according to RAND analysis, 80–85% reductions in employer healthcare costs, and New York City saving $13.6 billion annually—while highlighting potential consequences of federal healthcare cuts such as loss of coverage for 1.5 million and closure of 70 hospitals.
- Secures legislative sponsorship for the New York Health ActAdvocacy efforts have secured co-sponsorship for the New York Health Act from 32 New York State Senators and 89 members of the New York State Assembly.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$87K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$137K
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Salaries & benefits$110K
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balance sheet
Total assets$3K
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Net assets$-2K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ANTHONY FELICIANO — DIRECTOR
- MARIA ALVAREZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Amy Paulin Partner — Lead Assembly sponsor of the New York Health Act.
- Gustavo Rivera Partner — Lead Senate sponsor of the New York Health Act.
- Institute for Economic Policy Research Partner — Cited for providing research on the relationship between single-payer healthcare and union membership.
- New York Health Act Coalition — Member organization advocating for the passage of the New York Health Act.
- New York State Legislature Government — Engages with the New York State Legislature to advocate for the passage of the New York Health Act, which has multiple co-sponsors within the body.
- Organizations and individuals in New York State Coalition — Coalition members united in support of achieving Improved Medicare for All in New York State.
- RAND Partner — Cites RAND analysis estimating $80 billion in savings under the New York Health Act.
- RAND Partner — Conducted a study on the financial impacts of the New York Health Act.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Coalition-Based Advocacy for Universal Healthcaremethodology: coalition_based_advocacyBy uniting diverse organizations, unions, businesses, and individuals into a broad-based coalition, the campaign amplifies political and public support for the New York Health Act, increasing the collective power to advance single-payer healthcare reform.
- Grassroots Mobilization to Expand Legislative Supportmethodology: grassroots_advocacyBy activating grassroots supporters to contact elected officials, the campaign increases political pressure and builds momentum for the passage of the New York Health Act, leveraging constituent engagement to drive legislative change.
- Healthcare Reform as Economic Relief and Community Reinvestmentmethodology: healthcare_as_economic_reliefBy framing universal healthcare as a means to reduce financial burdens on individuals and local governments, the campaign positions healthcare reform as a driver of broader economic relief and reinvestment in communities, linking health policy to economic justice.
- Progressive Public Financing for Equitable Healthcare Fundingmethodology: progressive_public_financingBy shifting from private insurance to a publicly funded, progressively financed system with employer contributions, the campaign aims to eliminate profit-driven cost increases and ensure affordable, sustainable healthcare for all New Yorkers.
- Single-Payer System Reform to Reduce Costs and Improve Accessmethodology: single_payer_reformBy eliminating private insurance intermediaries and consolidating the purchasing power of all New Yorkers, the campaign seeks to reduce administrative waste, lower overall healthcare costs, and enable universal, equitable access to care through centralized negotiation and efficient public financing.