Nearly half of New Yorkers are "very concerned" about being able to pay for medical coverage for themselves and their families, as some premium costs rise and the strength of certain federal health subsidies remains uncertain, polling released Tuesday shows.

Forty-seven percent of New Yorkers held that sentiment, while another 25% were "somewhat concerned" about being able to afford health coverage, according to a Siena College poll of registered voters between Nov. 10 and 12. In New York suburbs, including Long Island, 42% of respondents were "very concerned" and roughly 25% had some level of concern.

Overall, the poll, and a recent West Health-Gallup Center survey where residents gave the state a D+ grade for health care cost, shows a worrisome perception of health coverage that’s beco

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