After significant effort by NoHLA, the onerous asset test for eligibility for Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) will no longer be in effect starting on January 1st. As a result, more low-income seniors and people with disabilities will be eligible for help
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ICYMI: Charting a Path Forward for Abortion
On December 6, NoHLA joined Cedar River Clinics, Legal Voice, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates – Washington, Pro-Choice Washington, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network and ACLU of Washington in sponsoring a
Community Involvement in Health Care Affordability Highlighted in Milbank Memorial Fund Article
Last month, we featured a new survey on health care affordability in Washington state with significant findings. Commenting on the findings in a recent Milbank Memorial Fund article, Sue Birch, director of the Washington State Health Care Authority and chair of the Health Care Cost Transparency Board, said
Abortion: Charting a Path Forward
Northwest Health Law Advocates is proud to join Cedar River Clinics, Legal Voice, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates – Washington, Pro-Choice Washington, and ACLU of Washington in sponsoring a panel previewing Washington efforts to protect abortion access in the upcoming legislative session.
Washington Residents Worried About Health Care Affordability
Many Washington residents say health care is a major worry and are looking to lawmakers to address the health care cost crisis, according to new survey results presented at yesterday’s meeting of the Washington State Health Care Cost Transparency Board.
NoHLA Advocates for Health Affordability, Access, and Equity
NoHLA submitted budget recommendations to Washington State Governor Inslee this month, advocating for the Governor to include proposals in his upcoming budget that are needed to shore up health care access, affordability, and equity. NoHLA’s long-standing support for health equity for immigrants is a key part of our recommendations,
Debriefing the Oral Arguments in Talevski, the “Existential” Medicaid Case
Recognizing its profound significance on Medicaid rights and court access, NoHLA and hundreds of health law advocates around the country gathered to debrief the oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court in HHC v. Talevski on November 8th, sponsored by the National Health Law Program (NHeLP).