Affordable Care Act

Even With Enough Votes To Pass, Abortion Coverage Mandate May Fail

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:59:57 +0000

Abortion-rights supporters say they have enough votes to pass a controversial insurance mandate measure in the Washington state Senate. But it appears unlikely to clear a Republican-led health care committee before a Wednesday deadline.

Things got testy Monday at a public hearing on the measure.

Health Advocates Rally In Olympia For Medicaid Expansion

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:08:36 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – More than 100 health care advocates gathered in Olympia in support of Medicaid expansion Thursday. It coincided with an announcement by Gov. Jay Inslee, unveiling his budget priorities.

Washington Governor Urges Expansion Of Medicaid 'Quickly'

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:14:37 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. –Washington Governor Jay Inslee wants state lawmakers to move “quickly” to expand Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act. At a news conference Wednesday, the Democratic governor described expansion as a “no brainer” that will save the state money.

Inslee says Medicaid expansion will save the state of Washington $142 million over the next two years and lead to 250,000 more people insured.

Inslee Committed To Medicaid Expansion

Ruby de Luna — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:13:49 +0000

Democrat Jay Inslee made his first public appearance since he won the election. The governor-elect spoke yesterday (Wed) at a health care policy conference in SeaTac. As Ruby de Luna reports, Inslee reiterated his commitment to change health care in Washington state through the Affordable Care Act.

Wash Insurance Brokers Apprehensive About Health Exchange

Ruby de Luna — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:59:15 +0000

In less than 10 months, Washington State will launch its own health exchange. The exchange is part of the Affordable Care Act. It’s an online marketplace where people can buy health insurance. It’s like Expedia for health plans. But as Ruby de Luna reports, insurance brokers are apprehensive about the exchange. Many fear it will have a negative impact on their livelihood, just like Expedia removed the need for travel agents.

Wash. Governor Applauds Health Care Ruling

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:48:05 +0000

“Happy and relieved.” Those are the words Washington Governor Chris Gregoire uses to describe the Supreme Court’s decision on health care. The Democrat Thursday told a personal story about a health scare in her own family.

Decision ‘Clears The Runway’ For Oregon Health Care Overhaul

Colin Fogarty — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:46:44 +0000

Oregon health officials say Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act “clears the runway” for big changes to the state’s health care system.

Three States React To SCOTUS Decision

Austin Jenkins, Colin Fogarty and Samantha Wright — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:34:27 +0000

People around the Northwest have been giving all kinds of reactions to the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. State officials in Washington and Oregon were elated. Reactions were more muted in Idaho. We have three stories now from reporters in three state capitols.

Small Business Owners Divided Over Health Care Ruling

Ashley Gross — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:27:13 +0000

Small business owners are also trying to gauge what the health care ruling means for them. Their views are sharply divided.

Eastern Washington Residents React To U.S. Supreme Court’s Health Care Ruling

Anna King — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:20:29 +0000

People across the Northwest have been reacting to today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold President Obama’s health care overhaul. Correspondent Anna King spoke to people outside the Kadlec Medical Center in Richland in southeast Washington.