The comprehensive health care plan
unveiled by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio this week drew applause
from the Democrat's supporters but also skepticism from those in
the city who question the value and cost of the effort.
De Blasio said NYC Care will provide primary and specialty care from pediatric to geriatric to 600,000 uninsured New Yorkers. De Blasio estimated the annual cost at $100 million.
"This
is the city paying for direct comprehensive care (not just ERs) for
people who can’t afford it, or can’t get comprehensive Medicaid -
including 300,000 undocumented New Yorkers," Eric Phillips, spokesman
for de Blasio, boasted on Twitter.
State
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican representing parts of
Brooklyn and Staten Island, criticized the proposal as an example of de
Blasio using city coffers "like his personal ATM."
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