Governor Andrew Cuomo says he’s considering suing the federal government over an amendment to the health care act proposed by two New York Congressmen, saying it may violate state sovereignty.
Congressmen Chris Collins and John Faso support a plan that would require New York to take over the counties' share of Medicaid costs, outside of New York City, worth around $2.3 billion. The plan does not offer funds to pay for the shift, and Governor Cuomo, in a third day of attacks against the plan, says anyone how believes it’s a savings for taxpayers “is being taken for a ride.”
Cuomo say the attempts by the federal government to alter state policy might violate state sovereignty, because New York is the only state effected by the amendment.
“ I believe it is unconstitutional,” said Cuomo. “We are seriously considering a lawsuit.”
Cuomo also says the state budget, which is due next week, may now be held up over the uncertainty over federal funding for health care and other items. The state stands to lose as much as $7 billion a year under the current version of the health care bill.
