Tell Elected Officials: New Yorkers Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Their Health and a Paycheck

For over 35 years, New York’s Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program has been stuck in the past — offering just $170 per week to workers facing medical emergencies. That’s not even enough to cover basic expenses like rent, utilities, or medical bills. Meanwhile, the cost of living has skyrocketed, leaving workers without the financial security they need to recover from serious health conditions.

It’s time for change. Right now, lawmakers have a critical opportunity to fix this broken system by passing a bill that would increase TDI benefits, protect workers’ jobs, and ensure no New Yorker has to sacrifice their health for financial stability.

Your voice can make a difference. Tell lawmakers it’s time to modernize TDI and protect working families.

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