New York A05889 establishes a worker health plan access program to aid New Yorkers losing health coverage due to labor disputes.

New York A05889, known as the worker health care protection act, amends the public health law to create a program for New Yorkers who lose health care coverage from an employer or a joint labor management trust due to a labor dispute. The marketplace must establish this program by January 6, 2027, to assist affected individuals. The marketplace will provide enrollment assistance to eligible individuals and their dependents, subject to funding availability.

New York A05889 establishes a worker health plan access program to aid New Yorkers losing health coverage due to labor disputes.

New York A05889, known as the worker health care protection act, amends the public health law to create a program for New Yorkers who lose health care coverage from an employer or a joint labor management trust due to a labor dispute. The marketplace must establish this program by January 6, 2027, to assist affected individuals. The marketplace will provide enrollment assistance to eligible individuals and their dependents, subject to funding availability.