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Why Washington should act now to fix the health insurance gap
03.29.2012 | In 2014 the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will cover those eligible for BHP, along with hundreds of thousands of others who are now without health coverage, funded with federal dollars. But unless Washington extends BHP coverage now, local workers and families will face two more years of unaffordable care, and the state’s economic recovery will suffer as a result. There is a better alternative – one does not require raising taxes or diverting funds from other public priorities. Fact Sheet »
Doing better than “getting by”: How to expand WA Basic Health
03.06.2012 | The number of people without health insurance in Washington has climbed over the last decade, even during economic upswings. At the same time, enrollment in Washington’s Basic Health Plan has fallen dramatically, the result of several years of compounding state budget cuts. There is a better alternative – one that expands Basic Health coverage without raising new revenue. Doing so will enable Basic Health to cover more than 155,000 people – including the majority on the current wait list – as Washington voters originally intended. Full Report »
Washington's Health Plan: Fulfilling Its Mission or Creating Barriers for Working Families?
10.01.2005 | Based on the costs of medical needs and the coverage information provided by the Basic Health Plan, we present estimated annual costs paid by families at different income levels. This analysis reveals that BHP coverage can require too high a percentage of a working family’s household budget. Full Report »
Controlling Costs and Increasing Access to Prescription Drugs: State and Federal Solutions
11.01.2002 | Spending on health care in the United States continues to increase rapidly, consuming a greater share of the total economy each year. The federal government, state governments, individuals and employers all pay for prescription drugs - and everyone is affected by rising costs. Full Report »
What's Good for Washington - Fair Prescription Drug Pricing and the Biotechnology Industry
11.01.2002 | The rising cost of prescription drugs is consuming an ever-larger portion of limited funds for basic health care and other important services in Washington state. At the same time, there are almost one million Washingtonians who go without any prescription drug coverage, including the uninsured and the elderly. Full Report »
The Link Between Early Childhood Education and Health
07.01.2002 | How quality early childhood education determines adult health status and costs. Full Report »
Health Insurance for Laid Off Workers in WA State
06.01.2002 | The existing options to help laid-off workers in Washington keep their health insurance are inadequate, and leave most working families vulnerable to slipping into poverty. Workers’ loss of health coverage will also exacerbate the state’s current economic downturn by dampening consumer confidence, overloading already strained state-funded health programs, and creating higher future health care costs. By providing coverage to laid-off workers, the Basic Health Plan could provide a solid and affordable package of benefits to working families. Full Report »
Health Insurance for Early Childhood Education Workers
03.01.2002 | Quality early learning and care programs are dependent on the consistency and educational achievement of child care staff. Expanding the Basic Health Plan to make affordable health care insurance available to child care workers keeps child care affordable for parents and helps retain experienced, trained staff. Full Report »
Washington State Health Facts
03.01.2002 | Reviews data on the increasing number of uninsured in Washington. Full Report »
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