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  • Universal Health Care Commission WA

  • U.S. Medicare for All Act of 2022 HR 1976

  • U.S. Medicare for All Act of 2022 S 4204

All of us can advocate for real progress at the state and federal levels

In 2019, the Legislature established a Universal Health Care Work Group. 

The final report defined universal health care: All Washington residents can access essential, effective, appropriate, and affordable health care services when and where they need it. 

NSP and our co-members in HCHR support Model A which would be achieved  through a state-governed and administered program and covers undocumented immigrant Washington residents and their families. 

In 2021 the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5399, establishing the Universal Health Care Commission to:

Create immediate and impactful changes in Washington’s health care access and delivery.

Prepare for the creation of a health care system which provides coverage and access through a universal financing system.  

WE BELIEVE:

All persons must be able to access essential, effective, appropriate, and affordable health care services when and where they need it.

Becoming active is necessary to promote positive change to achieve universal healthcare.

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

The purpose of the commission is to:

Make the health care system more accessible by increasing access to quality, affordable health care.

Prepare the state for the creation of a health care system that provides coverage and access for all Washington residents:

  • Through a unified financing system.

  • Once the federal government approves this new health care system.

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Recent Victories

  • SB 5399 Creating the Universal Health Care Commission.

  • HB 1616 has taken effect as of July 1, 2022, increasing the mandatory minimums hospitals use in qualifying recipients for Charity Care.

  • Our “Section 1332” waiver application has been submitted by Washington State. Under Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) states are permitted to apply for a State Innovation Waiver to pursue innovative strategies for providing residents with access to high quality, affordable health insurance while retaining the basic protections of the ACA. More information is available from the Washington Health Benefit Exchange.

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