Lander asked to reject deal with over secrecy, risks
BY RICHARD KHAVKINE
Posted 10/24/25
A coalition of current and retired New York City employees, union leaders and former elected officials is urging city Comptroller Brad Lander to reject the city’s agreement with two major insurance firms to administer health benefits for more than 750,000 active and retired municipal workers and their families.
In a letter sent to Lander Monday, the group said the plan was developed through a “rushed and secretive process” and warned that it could undermine affordability, access to care and oversight of the city’s Health Benefits Stabilization Fund. The letter also calls for the public release of the full, unredacted contract and for union members to be given time to review and provide feedback before any approval moves forward.
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