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Federal Basic Health Program
Health care reform gives states new options to expand health coverage, such as the "Federal Basic Health Program" (modeled after Washington State's current Basic Health program). Washington State is considering adopting this option in the 2012 Legislative Session. Read our [link to PDF] study of affordabilty in health coverage; to learn why the Federal Basic Health Program is the best way to increase coverage for lower-income residents in our state.
Medical Summary Chart (pdf) Updated November 2012
Healthy Washington Briefing: National Health Reform Comes to Washington
Health Care Access in the 2012 Washington Legislature:
2012 Legislative Session Summary 3/7/2012
NoHLA Legislative Update #4 - Budget Bills 3/14/2012
2011-13 budget summary of medical program and service changes final 6-23-11
Washington State's Health Reform Proposals: A Human Rights Assessment
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