State Democrats Proposing Universal Health Care Plan
The plan would create a 'universal' health car plan open to all WA residents, paid for by a payroll tax.
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State Democrats Plan to Delay WA Cares Fund Payroll Tax
(Olympia, WA) -- State Democratic lawmakers are proposing legislation to delay the start of Washington's upcoming long-term care payroll tax. State Republicans have generally been opposed since the beginning, but now Democratic members of the State House introduced two bills this week that would halt the new WA Cares Fund
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Investments for the State’s Health Care System.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Health Care Authority announced the 2021-23 state operating budget includes significant investments in improving our state's health care system. The budget currently awaits Governor Jay Inslee's signature.
Health care programs and services
Postpartum coverage: Funding is provided for extending health care coverage for an additional 10 months for postpartum persons
Hermiston School District Opens Health Clinic
HERMISTON, Ore. - Students in Hermiston School District now have access to a health clinic at their high school.
The Wellness Clinic at Hermiston high School will be staffed by Good Shepherd Urgent Care Medical Providers and will be open on Mondays from 8 a
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UW Medicine postpones elective surgeries to reinforce COVID-19 response
SEATTLE, Wash.-- UW Medicine announced on Saturday that it is postponing elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures through March 31 in response to the state-wide and national concerns related to curbing the spread of COVID-19.
The move impacts surgeries at all UW Medicine healthcare facilities and takes effect Monday, March 16, for Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical