Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) strongly opposes the single-payer health care system which Majority state legislators are adamantly advocating for. The proposal would potentially raise an individual New Yorker’s income taxes by $1,600 a month and nearly $20,000 a year. New Yorkers would be limited in health care choices by this government regulated, mandated and controlled health care system. This proposal has seen little support in state-wide polls due to the fact that it would increase taxes and delay treatments and testing.

“Every New Yorker has different health care needs and should be allowed to make their own decisions about their health,” said Mikulin. “This system not only increases taxes, which is the last thing New Yorkers need, it also limits a person’s options in where, when and who they can go to for treatment. My colleagues and I have proposed a 529-style health care savings account system, similar to that of existing 529 college savings accounts. Contributions would be tax free, this system would reduce costs, and allow New Yorkers to be in charge of their own health care. This system would also make health care companies provide every New Yorker with the best offer possible by forcing them to compete. This is a free country and citizens should be able to make their own choice about their health and not be so limited.”