So the company doesn't provide insurance for its employees either? Or do you have some kind of temporary job that's not eligible for health insurance?

Maybe you should start looking for a job at another company. Companies aren't unique - if you fit in at this one, chances are there will be others you can fit into.

By the way, I once tried to get approval for a 100% raise for a grossly underpaid developer (hired by a previous manager), and was unable to. They were also making 30K in NYC. But that was 20 years ago - imagine how much less 30K buys today! (The employee wisely quit and found a job elsewhere.)