State Policy

CHNW promotes public policies in Olympia that increase access to health insurance and health care, and reduce the number of uninsured people in our state. We partner with the Washington Association of Community and Migrant Health Centers (WACMHC) on policy and advocacy.

House Budget Proposal Adopts Our Priorities

We applaud the House for proposing a budget that not only expands Medicaid, but also fully restores Medicaid adult dental, a decision recognizing that dental services are critical to the overall health of our communities. We stand by the House in their commitment to protecting the health of the whole patient and realizing the many benefits of expanding Medicaid. Their choice means a savings to the state of $266 million, $1 billion in federal funding, 10,000 new jobs and health insurance coverage for more than 250,000 of our friends and neighbors.

With the end of legislative session within sight, our work will be focused on ensuring the Legislature adopts this sensible and compassionate approach in its final state budget.

Join us in this effort through our grassroots advocacy campaign, Save Health Care in Washington.

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For more information about the 2013 Legislative Session, please visit our Publications page.

Community Health Centers are Health Care Homes

We strive for a health care system in which patients are getting their health care in a medical home setting. The state is implementing quality measures that will incentivize providers to integrate medical home components into their practices. Community Health Centers (CHCs) can serve as a model for these efforts. CHCs use a Health Care Home model, integrating medical, dental and behavioral health with comprehensive wrap-around services that maximize effectiveness of clinical care.

Washington State Legislature

Find your Washington State legislator, as well as information about past, current, and upcoming legislative sessions, bills, regulations, and the legislative process.