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Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Bill seeks to remove cost barriers for child health care in NYS

Headline from Rochester First

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - Monday marks National Child Health Day. One state lawmaker is introducing new legislation to create universal health care coverage for children. If passed, the bill would apply to anyone from birth to age 18 across all of New York State.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    New legislation would give free health care to every child in New York from birth to age 19 (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney of Rochester introduced legislation on Monday that would provide universal health care for all kids in New York. If passed, the bill would offer every child from birth to age 19 free health care.

  2. Rochester First

    Bill seeks to remove cost barriers for child health care in NYS (opens Rochester First)

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    Rochester First's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - Monday marks National Child Health Day. One state lawmaker is introducing new legislation to create universal health care coverage for children. If passed, the bill would apply to anyone from birth to age 18 across all of New York State.