The need for parity in health coverage for young adults left out: Bills to expand children’s coverage to age 26

By Janet Varon, NoHLA Executive Director For many years, Washington has demonstrated its commitment to cover residents on equal terms whether they are citizens or immigrants.…

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Impact of the government shutdown on Washington residents

The country’s longest government shutdown is disrupting the lives of over 800,000 furloughed employees and having far-reaching consequences for public programs. From the office of Senator…

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Watch health care issues during 2019 Washington State legislative session

The Washington Legislature has begun its 2019 session, which lasts until April 28. Many health care-related bills have been introduced, and there are more to come.

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American Public Health Association agrees: Law enforcement violence is a public health issue

By Guest Columnists Omid Bagheri, MPH and Julianna Alson, MPH 1.8 Billion. Imagine how that amount of money could be invested instead into healthcare, housing, education…

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ACA updates: Texas case and contraceptive coverage decisions

The Texas v. US lawsuit, in which a Texas federal judge found the ACA unconstitutional last month, has now been appealed. See our December 18th…

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WA coverage improvements take effect January 1

Adult hearing benefit Thanks to the 2018 Legislature, Apple Health (Medicaid) will restore hearing aid coverage for adults with hearing loss of 45 decibels or more in their…

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ACA in jeopardy again!

Adapted from a summary by the National Health Law Program Last Friday, Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas ruled that the individual mandate…

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New legislators ran on health care

In the 2018 elections, Washington voters elected Dr. Kim Schrier, a pediatrician championing quality health care as a fundamental human right, to the U.S. House of Representatives,…

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Public Charge campaign continues after inspiring 200K+ comments

NoHLA is an active participant in Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF), an impressive national campaign comprised of thousands of advocates across the country that helped lead the charge…

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WA Health Care Access Alliance honors NoHLA’s Executive Director

NoHLA Executive Director Janet Varon was honored to receive the 2018 Marcia Howery Award from the Washington Healthcare Access Alliance, “in recognition of demonstrated, long term commitment and…

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