Racing for Health Justice
Clinics to prep for the event, time to register teams (we still need swimmers!), and other updates. Check it out!
What's New
Click Here to Register for NoHLA Continuing Legal Education Seminar on National Health Reform
The Transitional Bridge Waiver
NoHLA is leading a stakeholder group providing input and advocacy on Washington State's proposed health reform waiver. Read our letter to the federal agency, CMS, supporting the waiver and making recommendations. The state's July 7,2010 waiver request can be viewed here .
Healthy Washington Briefing: National Health Reform Comes to Washington
View materials from the May 4, 2010 briefing, including presentations from NoHLA, Northwest Federation of Community Organizations, the Herndon Alliance, and state legislative staff .
2010 Legislative Session Summary
NoHLA’s summary of health care access issues in the 2010 Washington Legislature.
NoHLA Video!
Save Washington Health Programs
The Basic Health program is the only affordable option for over 100,000 individuals. Currently over 93,000 people are on the BH waiting list. Many have serious health issues but no insurance. They live on the precipice, just steps away from potential disaster.
View the video that we produced and have sent with a message to all legislators, the Governor, and other policymakers to remind them that their constituents depend on Medicaid, Basic Health, and other publicly-funded health programs.
Please help us distribute this widely.
Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to achieve a seamless and equitable health care system, in which individuals are assured of basic rights and protections, and continuity of care, regardless of who they are and the type of health insurance they have.
Our work focuses on issues of concern to low-income individuals and families, particularly in Washington State. Please see NoHLA Advocacy for information about NoHLA's recent work.
NoHLA's work involves:
- Legal consultation to attorneys and advocates on public health insurance programs
- Legal and policy analysis
- Training and community education
- Legislative and administrative advocacy
Suzanne C. Stauffer
"I am a Medicaid and Medicare recipient and a grassroots activist and leader. NoHLA represents people who otherwise would not have a voice in the legislative and rule making process. NoHLA is a leader in the fight for a better health care system, which is so desperately needed."
