News

The budget includes an additional $1 billion in new revenue since the 2019-21 budget was released last year. Overall, the final budget is positive for health care and WSHA is pleased to see many of our priorities at least partially funded. ... Read More >>

WSHA is pleased with the results of policy bills this session. Nearly all of our major priorities have passed and many of the changes we requested in other bills have been adopted.... Read More >>

The Community Health Network of Washington/Community Health Plan of Washington is preparing to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ... Read More >>

The Department of Health has updated and published the new Behavioral Health (BHA) Directory. ... Read More >>

With nine days left in the 2020 session, Monday, March 2 was the deadline for bills to pass out of fiscal committees in the opposite chamber. ... Read More >>

This morning the Washington State Insurance Commissioner issued an emergency order requiring temporary benefit modifications related to the COVID-19 outbreak. ... Read More >>

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced how it is addressing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommendations for health care providers and organizations.... Read More >>

On March 19, the Department of Commerce (DOC) will open its second round of competitive capital grants for behavioral health facilities.... Read More >>

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) released a request for applications (RFA) for procuring public option plans under Cascade Care. Cascade Care is intended to create accessible new health insurance coverage options through Washington Healthplanfinder, expanding customer’s plan choices.... Read More >>

The House and Senate have passed House Bill 2965: Concerning the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. The bill provides at least $100 million in funding for the state’s response... Read More >>