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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 thanks to the launch of Apple Health Expansion, a Medicaid-like program for undocumented…
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Progress in the Fight for Over the Counter Contraception – but Challenges Remain
Following the FDA’s approval last year, a new over-the-counter daily oral contractive (Opill) is now on shelves in Washington, aligning the U.S. with over 100 countries around…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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NoHLA Supporting Reproductive Rights Across the State and Nation
NoHLA has signed onto two “friend of the court” amicus briefs supporting reproductive rights: In Cedar Park Assembly of God v…. In Cedar Park Assembly of God v….
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NoHLA Prioritizes Patients in the WA Legislative Session
It’s the third week of Washington’s legislative session! Since this is a shorter 60-day session in the biennial cycle, things are moving quickly. Next Wednesday (1/31) is…
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NoHLA’s Legislative Session Preview
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year: state legislative session! Governor Inslee released his proposed 2024 supplemental budget yesterday, marking the…
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Open Enrollment Starts November 1: What’s Changing for Immigrants?
Good news for undocumented immigrants living in Washington State! During this fall’s Open Enrollment, all Washington residents can finally use Washington Healthplanfinder to look for health…
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