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BigmanPigman

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5. NY's Cuomo also has a great new policy...

Reply to Mosby (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 02:14 PM

Mar 2020

"NYGovCuomo
BREAKING: I am announcing a new directive requiring NY health insurers to waive cost sharing associated with testing for #coronavirus, including emergency room, urgent care and office visits."

"We can't let cost be a barrier to access to COVID-19 testing for any New Yorker."

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Our lack of paid sick leave will make the coronavirus worse [View all] Mosby Mar 2020 OP

And our healthcare system. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #1

Very sad and yes, you're absolutely right in that because of the cost, they won't get the treat- SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #3

since twitler thinks he can compel anyone to do anything, he should decree paid sick days. mopinko Mar 2020 #2

Thats a good idea. Mosby Mar 2020 #4

NY's Cuomo also has a great new policy... BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #5

Good for Cumo and NY, very smart too appalachiablue Mar 2020 #6

Think about who is least likely to get sick pay Warpy Mar 2020 #7

One sick worker prepping lettuce can make 100s of people sick Mosby Mar 2020 #8