Governor Kathy Hochul announced in April that the passed FY 2023 budget would bring long-term stability to New York by investing in our future while also providing significant one-time aid for COVID-19 relief and fiscal responsibility. This historic state budget focuses on:

• Rebuilding the healthcare economy
• Building the education system of the future
• Reducing the tax burden for those who need it most
• Improving the state's transportation and housing infrastructure
• Combating climate change
• Job creation 
• Making improvements in public safety and ethics in government

As a pharmacy provider, we are delighted to see this budget focused on rebuilding our healthcare economy and creating better work conditions for healthcare workers. There is a historic $20 billion multi-year healthcare investment included in the FY 2023 State Budget, including:

• $1.2 billion is set aside for bonuses that will go to frontline healthcare workers
• A $4.5 billion multi-year investment in payment reform
• $2.4 billion is designated for healthcare infrastructure
• $3.9 billion will provide aid to hospitals that are financially struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic
• Over the next four years, $7.7 billion will be spent to increase the minimum wage by $3 for home care workers

The Governor is also committed to investing in growing the workforce by 20 percent over the next five years while improving the healthcare industry. With the new forecast of revenue and surpluses, Governor Hochul's proposal for FY 2023 is now estimated at approximately $221 billion. To read more about the FY 2023 State Budget, visit governor.ny.gov for more information. 

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