From the KBCS 91.3 radio feature, "Hundreds of Legal Washington Immigrants Set to Lose Life-saving Care," by KBCS contributor Jennie Cecil Moore: The federal government is eliminating Medicaid for some legal immigrants on October 1. Around 900 people who rely on long-term support services in Washington state stand to lose their coverage, according to Lee...
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WA approves double-digit rate hike for individual health insurance plans
From The Seattle Times article, "WA approves double-digit rate hike for individual health insurance plans," by Jessica Fu: The state insurance commissioner on Wednesday approved a 22.2% average rate increase for individual health plans in 2027 — an announcement that set off alarm bells from consumer advocates and policymakers over the ballooning cost of coverage....
Seattle Nonprofit Sues Trump Administration to Protect Immigrant Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Melissa Warner August 28, 2026 206-240-7629 Seattle Nonprofit Sues Trump Administration to Protect Immigrant Care Medicaid cuts for SSI recipients are unlawful, argues social services provider SEATTLE, WA – Nonprofit leaders in Washington state are suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
Rising Health Costs Are Forcing More Americans to Forego Care
From American Community Media article, "Rising Health Costs Are Forcing More Americans to Forego Care" by Sunita Sohrabji: Consumer advocates warn that millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance are facing another year of steep premium hikes. They are then forced to choose between necessities such as food and house payments versus health...
Seattle Roundtable on Trump’s Cuts to Long-Term Care for Immigrants
Washington elders, immigrants, and people with disabilities are slated to lose their health care and long-term care Oct. 1, 2026, absent additional state action. That's why, on Monday, August 3, 2026, Northwest Health Law Advocates joined SEIU 775, Economic Opportunity Institute, and other No Cuts to Health Care Coalition partners to build awareness and advocate...
National Press Briefing on Proposed Health Insurance Rate Increases
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Northwest Health Law Advocates joined Families USA and consumer advocate partners from key states for a virtual press call to spotlight the rate increases likely to impact 2027 shoppers buying health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Washington state has the highest proposed premium rate increase thus far, averaging...
Seattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical calls, The Seattle Times
From The Seattle Times article, "Seattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical calls," by Daniel Beekman: SFD started using live AI prompts in December 2023 to help dispatchers more consistently identify 911 calls to divert to the nurse line, Lombard said. Corti's AI now listens to all 911 medical calls and, when it...