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NoHLA Keeps Fighting for Mental Health Parity
The law says we have a right to mental health parity, so why are people still struggling to get mental health care? That is the critical question…
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NoHLA Continues Efforts to Make OTC Pill Accessible
While we celebrate the FDA’s approval of Opill, the first over-the-counter (OTC) pill, there is more work that needs to be done. NoHLA continues to collaborate to…
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Nearly 116,000 Lose Apple Health Coverage In One Month Alone
NoHLA and other health advocates are very concerned by recent news from the Health Care Authority (HCA) that nearly 116,000 people lost their Medicaid (Apple Health)…
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Special Edition: Keeping Apple Health Coverage During the Public Health Emergency Unwind
NoHLA and health care advocates across the state have deep concerns about how the ending of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) may affect many of the
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It’s Week 16 of the Legislative Session-Celebrating Budget Wins for Health Equity and Access!
The Washington Legislature concluded its 2023 session this past Sunday with a dramatic finish. On the last possible day, the Legislature finally reached consensus on a $69.2…
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It’s Week 15 of the Legislative Session-The Last Day of Session is Nearly Here-April 23rd!
This Sunday, April 23rd, is the last day of the 2023 legislative session. The bills that have passed the legislature must be signed by the House Speaker…
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Awaiting the Final Budget, Watching Many Bills
All eyes are on the final biennial operating budget this week, which is due out any day now. Here at NoHLA, we’ll be watching for budget funding…
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Fair Health Prices Bills Face Industry Pushback-But Momentum Continues for Change
After lengthy negotiations and significant pushback from industry lobbyists on HB 1508, a bill that would have strengthened the
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Disappointing (But Not Surprising): Braidwood Decision Announced
The long-awaited decision in Braidwood Management v. Becerra was announced last week (3/30) and an appeal has already been filed. Given US District…
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Good News on Fair Health Prices Washington Priorities!
We are excited that several of the policy priorities of Fair Health Prices Washington made the cut-off and passed out of their houses…
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