All we want for the holidays is… health care for every Washington resident

Here at NoHLA, we are drawing up our holiday wish list for policymakers at the federal and state level. Here are our top asks this year:

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Know your rights: COVID-19 testing and treatment

As the pandemic approaches another potential spike, it’s more important than ever for Washington residents to access COVID-19 testing and treatment when necessary without fear of unexpected…

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COVID-19 disaster relief funds for immigrants

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how immigrants in Washington State face inequitable access to critical health and safety net programs. As a first step in improving equity…

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NoHLA launches Immigrant Health Equity Campaign with partners El Centro de La Raza and WAISN

NoHLA is partnering with El Centro de la Raza and Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) with support from ACLU of Washington to advocate for…

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Update on Family Planning Only Implementation

In response to comments from NoHLA and other advocates, the state Health Care Authority (HCA) has announced it will permit applicants to make an informed choice to…

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NoHLA Webinar Series: Centering health equity

This year, in lieu of our annual all-day in-person seminar, we went virtual with 5 sessions, one a week in the month of October. The theme is…

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‘Tis the season! Open Enrollment is here!

Know someone who needs health coverage or wants to switch their plan? It’s Open Enrollment season for Washington State residents seeking individual coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder, the…

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The fight ahead: ACA at risk

As we head into November, all eyes are on the other Washington. Our state’s health care system will be fundamentally shaped by the next few weeks, as…

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Legislative updates: State agency budget documents and upcoming legislative work sessions

State agency budget decision packages were posted to the Office of Financial Management website last week. As expected, they appear to include most – if not all…

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NoHLA welcomes Emily Brice!

We are thrilled to welcome Emily Brice as our Senior Attorney & Policy Advisor. We should say, we’re welcoming her back, as she was a NoHLA staff…

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