Recent reports reveal that nearly 500,000 New Yorkers, including many immigrants and DACA recipients, are set to lose their health insurance due to federal changes and budget cuts. Starting July 1, around 450,000 residents will be dropped from the Essential Plan, with significant implications for hospitals and rural areas already under strain. Advocates have criticized state officials for the abrupt cuts, while city health agencies and Mayor Mamdani ramp up efforts to enroll residents in low-cost healthcare options amidst this crisis. Guidance has been issued to help affected individuals navigate their coverage loss and avoid potential scams. Many fear the impacts of disappearing healthcare, with average premiums rising by 20% as state and federal subsidies come to an end.