TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress that immigrants MUST be included in federal relief

TAKE ACTION (30 seconds!): Click send on this pre-written message to support immigrants in this critical time. All of the coronavirus legislation enacted to date—including the Families…

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Can the pandemic lead us to a broader vision of health care?

During this traumatic time, the world of health care is in flux. We don’t know how long the pandemic will last or what our state, country and…

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What NoHLA is doing to strengthen Washington’s COVID-19 response and future community health resiliency

Health care resources are spread thin, and data about the coronavirus pandemic is showing that communities of color are disproportionately affected. The epidemic is exacerbating health disparities…

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Postpartum bill vetoed due to economic impacts of pandemic

One of NoHLA’s top legislative priorities this session was Senate Bill 6128, which would have extended Apple Health coverage to 12 months…

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COVID-19: Impact on Immigrant Health

COVID-19 is changing life as we know it. Immigrants are particularly vulnerable because they are more likely to be uninsured and lower-income…

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On its tenth anniversary, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is helping our state provide health care during a pandemic.

Being at the center of the COVID-19 pandemic shows how critical it is for Washington State to have a strong health system. A virus does not discriminate,…

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Federal developments

TAKE ACTION: Comment here by Monday, March 2 at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET…

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Improving affordability of prescription drugs

The Legislature is considering a number of bills to address affordability of prescription drugs. These bills have passed the Senate or the House: SB…

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Improving access to essential health care: Postpartum coverage

TAKE ACTION! Senate Bill 6128, Extending coverage during the postpartum period, was referred to House Appropriations.

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The Latest: Supreme Court not ready to hear ACA challenge

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the request of 21 states, including Washington, for an expedited hearing in

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