Health Care

State government plays an important role in providing access to health care to those who do not have private insurance. The state is also responsible for maintaining a public health infrastructure that prevents disease, promotes healthy communities, and responds to emergencies. The need for state-supported health care rises during periods of economic recession, as unemployment goes up and people lose employer-provided coverage.

 





Related research: 

New Census Data Show Importance of Public Health Insurance Programs

 

Basic Health in Your County

 

Wait list for the Basic Health Plan now exceeds enrollment

 

DSHS Budget Proposal would Harm Health Care, Cost Federal Funding

 

24 of 31 Local Health Jurisdictions Cut Public Health Programs

 

The Impact of Budget Cuts on Public Health

October 21, 2009 - State and local budget cuts in Washington are deteriorating our public health infrastructure that prevents disease, promotes healthy communities, and responds to emergencies.

Budget Cuts Have Negative Impact on Public Health Infrastructure

 

In Franklin and Yakima Counties, 28 Percent of the Population Lacked Health Insurance in 2008

 

Public Insurance Keeps Uninsured Numbers from Rising, New Census Data Shows

 

New Census Health Insurance Data Likely to Show Declines in Health Coverage throughout Washington State

 

UPDATE: Basic Health Waiting List Continues to Grow

 

Will Basic Health Become Unaffordable?

 

Basic Health Waiting List Growing by 386 People Per Day

 

Uninsurance High Among Unemployed

 

Four Facts About GA-U #1: GA-U is an Important Part of Our Health Care System

 

Update on Basic Health Cuts

 

28 Percent of Lower Income Parents Uninsured in 2008

 

Community Health Centers and the State Budget

 

Maximizing Federal Funds for Health Care

 

"A Shared Vision" Part Three: Healthy People and Environment

 
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B& PC Policy Analyst testifies before Senate Ways & Means

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