Our 2023 Legislative Preview
Nearly three years after the pandemic, many Washingtonians still don't have access to affordable health coverage and care. Despite seismic shifts in our health care system, too many cannot access care due to historical and ongoing inequities. We're gearing up to address these issues on every level in 2023.
Victory! Approval of Washington’s Waiver Expands Immigrant Access
After six months of anticipation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Treasury announced approval of Washington’s innovation waiver this past Friday – the first in the nation to allow all immigrants access to purchase health and dental plans
New Public Charge Rule Requirements Take Effect Take Next Week!
The new federal public charge rule goes into effect soon. Under the rule, immigrants filing green card applications on or after December 23rd will be processed under the final regulation published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in September.
NoHLA Stands Up for Consumers on Drug Costs and Care Quality
NoHLA is engaged in two issues important to health care consumers and calls for action by policymakers on addressing the high cost of prescription drug and improving the process for sanctions on managed care organizations
Help Us Address the Medicare Affordability Cliff!
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
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,