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Update on Basic Health Cuts

Posted by Jeff Chapman at Apr 03, 2009 09:40 AM |
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We argued in a previous post that despite some claims, the proposed cuts to Basic Health will require disenrolling thousands of currently insured members. Steve Hill, the head of the Washington State Health Care Authority agrees that disenrollment will be necessary (see video from TV-W below). They will begin by identifying members who are eligible for Medicaid, but it is likely that many others will become uninsured.

 

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The State of Washington’s Children 2012 is a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times. The report is issued by KIDS COUNT in Washington, a new partnership we formed with Children’s Alliance to improve young lives in Washington. Download the report.

 

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Watch us on TVW

Our Executive Director Remy Trupin recently appeared on TVW to discuss the 2012 Legislative Session, revenue options, and reform.

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Legislative Testimony

Policy Analyst Andy Nicholas testified on tax policy and revenue trends before a work session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Click below.

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Listen to us on KUOW

Our Executive Director Remy Trupin was recently on "The Conversation." He discussed our proposal to tax capital gains in Washington state. Listen here.

Check out our video

We created a video for our 5th Anniversary that highlights the importance of public investments to education, healthcare, and economic security. Click below.

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