May 01, 2025

April burst onto the scene with action and events all over the place: from the April 2nd “No Cuts - Raise Revenue” Rally in Olympia, to the whirlwind 2025 Legislative Session, to the online 2WSS presentation and discussion on how we can “Save Medicare...

March 29, 2025

We are all exhausted by the Federal onslaught against our established laws and processes, but here in WA state there is really good news. We are working with our allies to build support and pass legislation that lowers the cost of healthcare and builds...

February 28, 2025

In the midst of Federal chaos in the “other Washington” and the looming budget deficit here in Washington state, HCFA-WA continues to push for public policy that can counteract some of Gov. Ferguson’s proposed $4 Billion in budget cuts this year, and also help...

February 01, 2025

We are all exhausted by the onslaught but here in WA state there is really good news. We are working with our allies to build support and pass legislation that lowers the cost of healthcare and build essential infrastructure to prepare WA for a...

December 20, 2024

With the Winter Solstice on the horizon, we are anxiously awaiting the return of longer days, brighter times, and a faster pace of action on the Universal Health Care Care Commission and its Finance Technical Advisory Committee! Read on for a message on a...

November 29, 2024

Dear Reader, In this season of giving thanks, HCFA-WA is thankful for you. We appreciate your attention to our monthly news bulletins throughout the year. Thanks for your support! Got ideas for future articles? Please let us know by contacting [email protected].

October 31, 2024

You’re invited! - HCFA-WA’s Annual Educational Conference and Meeting inviteFind all the details and RSVP here. Is your candidate a Health Care Champion? Find out here. And please remember to vote by Nov. 5th - democracy is a participatory sport!  Remembering Chuck Richards, past President of...

September 26, 2024

  In this issue This fall issue is chock a block full of highlights from our activism. Here is brief table of contents to ease navigation: Spotlight on the Summit Gathering Forces to build  a state-wide single payer movement  UHCC/FTAC updates Take action this...

July 31, 2024

On July 30, 1965, Americans began to breathe easier, knowing that they wouldn’t become destitute due to the cost of medical care for their family members over the age of 65 or those with disabilities.  Nowadays, the publicly insured Medicare program itself is under...

June 27, 2024

In this e.Bulletin: Vote NO on I-2124, In Defense of the WA Cares Fund: Aging with dignity and independence recap, UHCC recap, and events!