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Impact Analysis: May 11th House Health Cuts Proposals by Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees
The House Energy and Commerce Committee, along with the Ways and Means Committee, recently proposed significant cuts to health programs, primarily targeting Medicaid. The proposal, released on May 11, includes measures such as implementing work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks for Medicaid recipients.
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New Survey Reveals Over Half of Washington Respondents Struggle to Afford Care
A new report of a statewide survey released by NoHLA and our partners in the Fair Health Prices Washington shows that high health care costs are significantly impacting many Washingtonians.
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November Ballot Initiatives Affect State Funding and Our State Health Care Future
NoHLA is deeply concerned about three initiatives on the November ballot, as each could have serious financial implications for health care programs and the safety net.
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Upcoming: Hear from NoHLA at UW Behavioral Health Conference
NoHLA Senior Policy Advocate Lee Che P. Leong will deliver a keynote address at “Exploring the Intersectionality of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Social Justice,” a free virtual conference.
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Looking for a way to help others access health? SHIBA is looking for volunteers!
NoHLA often hears from older adults who are looking for help with the transition to Medicare and we frequently refer individuals to the helpful resources offered through the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA).
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Apple Health Expanded to Nearly 12,000 Washington Immigrants – But More Is Needed
We’re thrilled that this month, health and dental coverage started for almost 12,000 Washingtonians.
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Supreme Court Upends a Longstanding Precedent, Threatening to Disrupt Operation of Federal Programs by Janet Varon
Imagine that you work for a federal government agency. Congress has just passed a law that requires you to write regulations to implement that law.
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The Latest on Reproductive and Preventive Care Litigation in the Federal Courts
NoHLA has been keeping a keen eye on the reproductive health cases in the federal courts, since so much is at stake after the Dobbs decision two years ago.
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What We’re Watching During the Congressional Summer Recess
Everyone knows there’s a lot at stake for health care in this fall’s elections. But the current Congress still has a few months to make progress and set the tone for next year’s Congressional deliberations.
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Lee Che P. Leong Re-Appointed to Technical Advisory Committee!
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange approved NoHLA Senior Policy Advocate Lee Che P. Leong’s re-appointment to its Health Equity Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for two years. Lee Che first joined the TAC in 2021. In 2023, Lee Che worked with the Health Equity TAC in adopting a new equity statement: Equity is fundamental to the […]
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