Report: 28k Washingtonians cancel insurance plans amid spiking costs, federal policies YouTube video by KOMO News

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purple overlay and Northwest Health Law Advocates logo on background image of a Black woman with short hair wearing health provider scrubs gently touching the shoulder of a light-skinned woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a hospital gown with a serious face propped up on her hand. Quotation marks followed by the text: We're seeing a growing healthcare affordability crisis in Washington and around the country. 28k Washingtonians cancel insurance plans amid spiking costs, federal policies, by Jackie Kent for KOMO News - read the article. It puts strain on our resources collectively and ultimately will increase healthcare costs overall.

No one should have to choose between health care and other necessities like food and rent.

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What's happening for health care access in #WA? Register and join us next Wed! - tinyurl.com/nohla-mar25

General Membership Meeting of Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, Thurs, March 19 - 9-10:30AM, Zoom. HR1 impacts to Medicaid with Community Health Plan of Washington and Northwest Health Law Advocates - with colorful logos.

Federal HR1 legislation is changing health care access for Washingtonians enrolled in Apple Health #Medicaid. Join NoHLA, @housingjustice.bsky.social, and CHPW to learn about the changes going into effect and impacts to the people of #WA. bit.ly/March19GMM

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NoHLA Legislative Wrap-Up 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join Northwest Health Law Advocates for insights and reflections from the 2026 Washington state legislative session. We'll review key takeaways and impacts to health care access and affordability for ...

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Northwest Health Law Advocates Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar, March 25, 12:30-1:30 PM, against a purple background with semi-transparent photo of a group holding signs on the steps of the Capitol building

Join us March 25 to hear about the 2026 #WALeg session from the NoHLA policy team and special guest, Carrie Glover, lobbyist with Dziedzic Public Affairs. They'll share insights and reflections on what happened -- the good and the bad -- and impacts to health care access and affordability in WA.

After 24+ hours of debate, the House passed the #MillionairesTax! Once #WaLeg House & Senate concur on changes in the bill, it goes to the Gov! Thx to everyone who advocated for this policy & thanks to the representatives who stayed up all night to pass this for the people of WA! @fusewashington.org

Your state legislators have been on the House floor since 6pm yesterday, no breaks, to pass a Millionaires Tax.

They've struck down 50+ amendments, mostly intended to weaken the bill and run down the clock.

#WALeg you are doing great!

Generating more revenue for the general fund is a common-sense, necessary way to keep up with Washington’s growing economy and meet the need for reliable public services. The Millionaires Tax does just that!

#WALeg

Headline "House budget proposal would cut physical, occupational, and speech therapies from Apple Health (Medicaid) for all adults," followed by the quote, "Cutting therapies from Apple Health (Medicaid) would harm many, cost more in the long run, and help no one." against a background image of an adult with a leg brace holding onto guardrails as they move toward a medical professional

#WALeg House budget proposal would cut coverage for physical, occupational, and speech therapies for all adults enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid). The final budget isn't yet decided, but session ends March 12. NoHLA teamed up with partners to sound the alarm. Read more: tinyurl.com/save-therapies

No cuts to health care for immigrants. Rally at the WA Capitol in Olympia, March 3, 2026, 12:30 PM. URL: march3-action.paperform.co. On a dark purple background with faded image of large Capitol building with columns and stairs.

Join us at the WA Capitol this Tuesday, March 3, to send a clear message to lawmakers: no one should lose access to care just because of where they were born. There's still time for our state lawmakers #WALeg to fix the budget and fund care for all.

Take action to protect Washington's health safety net! conta.cc/4tUdRtJ

Please share and sign on if you can: WA organizations can join our letters calling on legislators to improve health care funding in our state budget. #WALeg

"Our communities cannot thrive with an unstable, upside down tax code." -Courtney Normand, @ppaawest.bsky.social

A purple background displays yellow text that states, "Apple Health Expansion (AHE) is a WA program that serves adults with very low incomes who are excluded from federal programs. It makes health care access possible for those enrolled." At the bottom left, the logo for "NoHLA Northwest Health Law Advocates" is present, and on the bottom right, "NoHLA.org" is displayed.

An infographic titled "The need for AHE is clear" with a purple background and a small graphic of colorful people icons in the center. Around the icons are four blocks of text with large yellow numbers: 12,000 program slots were supported by Legislators last session. 25,000 people were waiting for program slots as of last week. 10,000 more Washingtonians became eligible this month after losing federal assistance. 20,000 more people in WA are expected to lose Medicaid coverage starting in October due to federal changes. At the bottom of the infographic, "NoHLA.org" is displayed .

What is Apple Health Expansion (AHE) and why's it so important? It provides health care access for thousands of immigrant Washingtonians.

We know community has the answers.

This survey is for WA community members who are eligible for -- or currently enrolled in -- Apple Health Expansion, and who were also born outside of the United States. Please fill it out if you're able, or help us spread the word: www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHE_138

A stylized graphic of a and with brown skin holding a microphone with the text "Amplify Immigrant Voices" at the top. Then "Help protect immigrant health care in WA!" and includes a QR code and the URL "surveymonkey.com/r/AHE_138". At the bottom are logos for Latino Community Fund Washington State and NoHLA Northwest Health Law Advocates.

Apple Health Expansion (AHE) -- a critical health safety net for immigrants in WA-- risks losing more than 40% of its budget, but the need for AHE is GROWING. NoHLA + Latino Community Fund of WA are collecting community insights on why and how WA lawmakers should invest in AHE and immigrant health.

"2026 Priorities" in bold, with NoHLA logo below and WA State Capitol Building in background

New from NoHLA: state budget, policy priorities, free/low-cost health care resources, update-sharing on data privacy for immigrants and legal help for folks in long-term care, staff features & publications, new development manager, board member & intern opportunities - tinyurl.com/nohla-news-0...