For Washington Residents
Health Care Reform
Spotlight on Women and Health Care Reform
For general health care reform information:
- AARP Health Law Guide - This guide will help you find resources tailored to your needs, whether it's about Medicare, health insurance coverage for you or your family, or public programs that may work for you. En español
- Kaiser Family Foundation
Some highlights include:
Short videos explaining health care reform: - http://www.youtube.com/user/KFFhealthreform
- http://healthreform.kff.org/video-explainers.aspx
Interactive timelines about when the law will take effect.
Families USA
Healthcare.gov
For Washington-specific health care reform information
Office of the Governor
Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Washington's Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan
Budget Cuts
Overview of Budget Cuts
Information about state budget cuts is rapidly changing. For the most up-to-date information, please visit:
- DSHS - Medicaid Budget 2009-13
- Office of the Governor - Transforming Washington's Budget
- Office of Financial Management - Budget
Low income health programs in Washington
- Medical Coverage: State & Federal Medical Programs
- Medical Coverage: Other Programs
- Medical Coverage: Problem Solving
Individual Health Insurance in Washington State
Charity care
TANF/WorkFirst Rules Do Not Change Your Medical Benefits!