The National True Cost of Living Coalition applauds the Urban Institute’s release today of a cutting-edge report on the true cost of economic security in America.
In the wake of the pandemic, consumers have encountered a constantly changing landscape of health coverage and insurance eligibility rules, as well as hospital mergers and closures. We brought their insights and experiences to our testimony before the NYC Council.
According to the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate in New York City remained unchanged at 18.2 percent in 2023. This is the third consecutive year since 2019 when the poverty rate held steady.