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
Tag: affordability
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
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
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,