What's New
Devastating cuts
for safety net medical programs!
In responding to state budget deficits, the Washington Legislature made significant cuts to Basic Health, GAU and Medicaid. See NoHLA's legislative and budget summaries for details. We are working hard to mitigate the effects of these cuts on low-income Washingtonians. NoHLA's director Janet Varon was recently quoted in the Seattle Times and The Real Change about her concerns regarding the Basic Health cuts.
National Health Reform
on the horizon?
Congress is now developing proposals for national health reform. NoHLA is involved on many fronts: Advocacy with members of Congress; Marching to demand health care for all; applying our Human Rights assessment to evaluate national health reform proposals.
Your support enables NoHLA
to work toward a better
health care system.
Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to achieve a seamless and equitable health care system, in which individuals are assured of basic rights and protections, and continuity of care, regardless of who they are and the type of health insurance they have.
Our work focuses on issues of concern to low-income individuals and families, particularly in Washington State. Please see NoHLA Advocacy for information about NoHLA's recent work.
NoHLA's work involves:
- Legal consultation to attorneys and advocates on public health insurance programs
- Legal and policy analysis
- Training and community education
- Legislative and administrative advocacy
Suzanne C. Stauffer
"I am a Medicaid and Medicare recipient and a grassroots activist and leader. NoHLA represents people who otherwise would not have a voice in the legislative and rule making process. NoHLA is a leader in the fight for a better health care system, which is so desperately needed."