Did you know that when low-income seniors and people with disabilities in Washington become eligible for Medicare, many lose access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare? Before adults qualify for Medicare, they may qualify for Affordable Care Act programs, including the Medicaid Expansion and subsidized Health Benefit Exchange health insurance plans. The ACA Medicaid program allows income...Continue reading→

We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Dib Wietstruck and Lee Che Leong to NoHLA! Stephanie Dib Wietstruck joined NoHLA in June 2021 as NoHLA’s Health Equity Advocate. She is pursuing a Health Law Master’s degree at the University of Washington. Since she emigrated to the United States, she has developed a multicultural approach in addressing...Continue reading→

Washington’s legislative session has come to a close, and what a session it was! We started off the session with the possibility of a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall and deep cuts to our health safety net, all in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. Thanks to fierce advocacy on the state and national front, the...Continue reading→

This week, Congress is considering an “American Rescue Plan” COVID-19 relief package that includes critical health protections during the pandemic. For the first time in a decade, Congress has the opportunity to strengthen the reforms of the Affordable Care Act by lowering the cost of coverage for those struggling the most. NoHLA is calling on Congress to move full speed...Continue reading→

As 2020 comes to a close, NoHLA and our partners are in high gear, finalizing our policy priorities for 2021. This year, we expect to defend against potential cuts to the health safety net and work to expand affordable coverage for Washington residents who are immigrants, post-partum, or buying individual coverage on their own. To...Continue reading→