On August 12, 2025, a federal court issued a preliminary injunction in a case brought by Washington, California, and other plaintiff states challenging a new federal practice sharing Medicaid data with immigration enforcement. The court’s decision currently blocks data collected from plaintiff states from being used for immigration enforcement, citing serious concerns about privacy and...

Nationally, the federal government and corporations are working hand-in-hand to dismantle many health care consumer protections. A federal judge recently struck down a Biden-era rule that aimed to remove medical debt from credit reports. But here in Washington, people with medical debt will still be protected, thanks to a new state law. We worked with...

In a recent article featuring NoHLA’s Co-Executive Director Emily Brice, the bill’s sponsor Sen. Marcus Riccelli explained, “If you wake up and you have a bad day, you end up in the emergency room, that shouldn't impact whether or not you can get a job or get housing." We couldn’t agree more. Medical debt is...

On a federal level, Congress has begun a budget “reconciliation” process to allow Congress to cut Medicaid with a simple Senate majority. Congressional committees are considering policy changes to cut Medicaid spending that could fundamentally alter the program.

All eyes will be on the budget this year, as the Legislature faces a $10-12 billion revenue shortfall over the 4-year budget cycle and prepares for new threats to health care from the Trump Administration and Congress. Incoming Governor Ferguson has already asked state agencies to identify $4 billion in potential cuts. We’ll keep you updated throughout the session...

It’s clear there are tough times ahead for health care.  Nationally, the Trump Administration will try to slash Medicaid and Medicare, threaten immigrant and reproductive care, and repeal key Affordable Care Act consumer protections.  At a state level, we’re facing a steep $10-12 billion budget deficit