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Reporting a Pregnancy in Washington Healthplanfinder
Women who report a pregnancy while receiving coverage through a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) will be screened for eligibility for Washington Apple Health for Pregnant Women (Medicaid). If eligible,…
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NoHLA Testifies in Support of Bill to Inform Patients about Charity Care
NoHLA is supporting a bill in the Washington Legislature, House Bill 1359, that would require hospitals to inform patients that they may qualify for charity care…
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NoHLA Stands with Planned Parenthood
Janet Varon, Executive Director of NoHLA, presented at a media conference last week along with King County Executive Dow Constantine, local Planned Parenthood CEO Chris Charbonneau and King County…
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Commissioner Mike Kreidler Explains Why Trump’s “Repeal and Replace” Won’t Work
http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/why-donald-trumps-health-care-plans-would-be-disastrous/
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NoHLA Plays Crucial Role in State Attorney General Consumer Protection Action Against Major Health Insurer
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office recently secured an agreement with Molina Healthcare of Washington requiring the insurer to clearly specify that both copper and progestin-based IUDs…
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NoHLA and Washington CAN Issue Report and Recommendations on Consumer Involvement in Regional Decisionmaking
Washington recently established Accountable Communities of Health in each of nine regions of the state for purposes of health system decision-making. These “ACHs” offer a watershed opportunity to actively…
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NoHLA – OneAmerica Report Urges Consumer Reforms at Yakima Regional and Toppenish Hospitals
A new report from NoHLA and OneAmerica highlights the need for Yakima Regional and Toppenish hospitals to ensure that patients who qualify for financial assistance actually receive it. Click…
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FEDERAL FURY: Are the Attempts at ACA Repeal Losing Momentum?
Recent reports in the media suggest that the initial momentum for repealing the ACA may be slowing, and members of Congress throughout the…
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What’s at Stake for Women if the ACA is Repealed?
NoHLA is a participant in a national network of women’s health advocates called Raising Women’s Voices (RWV). This RWV factsheet describes
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STORY SPOTLIGHT: Rep. Newhouse, Why Did You Vote to Take Away My Friend’s Health Care?
Julie Chinitz, lead writer for People’s Action, tells a compelling story about the inevitable repercussions that repealing the ACA and implementing block grants will have on Yakima Valley workers….
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