Despite the challenges ahead, NoHLA remains committed to health care for all Washingtonians, including immigrants who are a vital part of Washington’s communities. In a recent Kaiser Family Foundation article, NoHLA’s Senior Policy Advocate Lee Che Leong explained, “People are looking around and realizing that our health is interconnected, both globally and locally,” Leong said....
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Apple Health Expanded to Nearly 12,000 Washington Immigrants – But More Is Needed
We’re thrilled that this month, health and dental coverage started for almost 12,000 Washingtonians.
Progress in the Fight for Over the Counter Contraception – but Challenges Remain
NoHLA and other advocates call on state leaders to make the new oral contraceptive (Opill) now on shelves comply with cost sharing rules.
Week #9-The Final Week of the Legislative Session!
We’ve made it to the final week of the legislative session and there’s a lot to report! Last Friday (3/1) was opposite chamber floor cutoff for bills that are not considered necessary to implement the budget. Only 373 bills made it past the opposite house floor cutoff this year.
Week #7 Legislative Update – We’re Past the Two-Thirds Mark!
It’s been an exciting session so far and we are pleased to report that several of the bills that are NoHLA priorities are still making their way through the legislative process. Yesterday was the policy cutoff for bills to make it out of the opposite house.
Preview of the Supplemental Operating Budget
As bill action wraps up over the next week, all eyes will turn to the 2024 supplemental budget. Budget activity kicked off last week with a positive start, as the Economic & Revenue Forecast Council released a slightly favorable quarterly update to its revenue forecast.
Week #5–More Than Halfway There!
It’s the fifth week of the legislative session and things are moving quickly! This past Monday was the fiscal cutoff date, so anything requiring funding that did not pass out of the fiscal committee is now considered dead. Here’s a round-up of select health care bills that could impact health access, affordability, and equity - though note this is not an exclusive list!