For Advocates & Policymakers
Federal Basic Health Program
Health care reform gives states new options to expand health coverage, such as the "Federal Basic Health Program" (modeled after Washington State's current Basic Health program). Washington State is considering adopting this option in the 2012 Legislative Session. Read our [link to PDF] study of affordabilty in health coverage; to learn why the Federal Basic Health Program is the best way to increase coverage for lower-income residents in our state.
Medical Summary Chart (pdf) Updated December 2011
Healthy Washington Briefing:
National Health Reform Comes to Washington
2011 Legislative Session Summary 6/23/2011 update
2011-13 budget summary of medical program and service changes final 6-23-11
Health Care Access in the 2009 Washington Legislature:
NoHLA Health Care Access Legislative Summary 2009
Washington State's Health Reform Proposals: A Human Rights Assessment
Washington's New Children’s Health Program:
Who’s Eligible and How To Help Kids Qualify, An Audio Conference Call Training
Medical Debt / Charity Care
PDF, PowerPoint (PowerPoint Viewer 2003)
Low income health programs in Washington
Medical Coverage: State & Federal Medical Programs
Medical Coverage: Other Programs
Medical Coverage: Problem Solving
Individual Health Insurance in Washington State
Charity care