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:
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Medicaid: Over a million low-income Washington residents face new health care barriers
- February, 2006 - Changes in the Medicaid program are the most significant in the budget agreement.
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How the 2006 Federal Budget Agreement matters to Washington State: Impact on low and moderate-income Washingtonians
- February, 2006 - This brief describes fiscal and policy changes to other key areas included in the budget agreement.
