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Narcisse lists barriers that disrupt coverage and care

New York City Council · Oct 28, 2026 · starts 0:05:06 · 44 sec

Narcisse lists ongoing barriers to enrollment and retention, including complex eligibility rules, renewal requirements, language barriers, unstable employment, and housing insecurity. She says these disruptions lead residents to delay or skip care.

Mercedes Narcisse

Beside the recent federal policy changes,

Mercedes Narcisse

There are several other ongoing barriers that prevent eligible city residents from enrolling in or maintaining health insurance coverage.

Mercedes Narcisse

Challenges such as navigating complex eligibility rules, renewal requirements, language barriers, limited familiarity with the health care system,

Mercedes Narcisse

unstable employment, lack of employer-sponsored insurance, housing insecurity, and difficulties accessing enrollment assistance often lead to coverage disruption.