Washington CAN!

Contact your legislators on Secure Health Care!

The state legislative session begins Monday, January 8th. For the next four months, state legislators will be making decisions on critical priorities affecting residents of this state.

Washington CAN members will be lobbying our legislators to create a secure health care system that works for everyone, every time they need it. It’s time for lawmakers to commit to a five-year plan to make quality health care affordable for everyone in Washington.

The most powerful way to have an impact on securing quality, affordable health care for everyone is to contact your legislators.

• Email: Click here to email your legislators calling for a commitment to secure health care for all.
• Call: Leave message for your legislators by calling the Toll-Free Legislative Hotline (1-800-562-6000 or TTY: 1-800-635-9993) from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm weekdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
• Write: Send your legislators a letter at (House) P.O. Box 40600 * Olympia, WA 98504-0600, or (Senate) P.O. Box 404[leg district] * Olympia, WA 98504-04[leg district]
• Visit: Join fellow Washington CAN! members at community lobby days in Olympia (click here for schedule).

Message: “It’s time to secure health care for all Washington residents!”

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In the News

Wal-Mart critics cite health insurance - The Seattle P.I

Health-care fix will require cooperation, Wal-Mart chief says - The Seattle Times

House passes spending plan - The Olympian

Science will force us to improve health care coverage - The Seattle P.I

No spending spree, House Democrats say – The Seattle Times

House bill would audit results when state allows tax breaks - The New Tribune

State Senate passes new state budget, tax cuts – The Seattle Times

Small business owners back bill that helps cover insurance costs - The Olympian

Democrats unveil budget plan - The Olympian

Democrats list plans for state surplus - The Herald

Wal-Mart benefits still at issue – The Seattle Times

Safeway urges quick action on employee health benefits – The Seattle Times

Wal-Mart bill pits Chopp against party - The Seattle P.I

Union’s health care bill caught in crossfire - The New Tribune

Good news for low-income seniors, disabled citizens - The Olympian

Catching the health-reform bug – The Seattle Times

Williams initiates letter campaign to push Wal-Mart bill – The Olympian

State’s health-insurance watchdog needs a new set of teeth – The Seattle Times

Best intentions miss health care solutions - The Seattle P.I

House approves state subsidies for small-business health program - The Seattle P.I

Legislature: Health insurance sparks debate - The Columbian

State subsidy to Wal-Mart employees out at $12 million – The Seattle Times

Prescription co-pays cause chaos among state’s poor - Real Change

Wal-Mart, pay your fair share - The Seattle P.I

Medicare change leaves gap - The Olympian

More than 3,100 Wal-Mart workers got state health aid – The Seattle Times

Medicare drug program falters at outset - The Seattle P.I

Trailing in "race" with Wal-Mart - The Seattle Times

Local nurse testifies at 'Wal-Mart bill' hearing – The Yakima Herald Republic

Wal-Mart criticizes minimum health care payments – The Seattle P.I

Health care bill attracts big push – The Olympian

Report: Jobs for families lacking - The Olympian

Health Insurers’ Rising Reserves Draw Scrutiny – The Seattle P.I.

Most Jobs in County Don’t Pay ‘Living Wage’ – The Seattle P.I.

Sorting Out Medicare Confusion – The Seattle Times

State Legislators get two secret reports – The Seattle Times

Activists Take Poverty Agenda to the Streets – The Olympian

Health Advocates Outline Priorities – The Olympian

“State Legislators get two secret reports” - The Seattle Times

“Bills press companies for benefits” - The Olympian