Northwest Health Law Advocates

08/28/2026

BIG news: Northwest Health Law Advocates and Neighborhood House are suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the new Medicaid policy that would defund critical health and long-term care services for immigrants with serious health needs beginning October 1.

We filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle, and today we filed a motion requesting a preliminary order to postpone implementation of the Medicaid policy for impacted Washingtonians until the court can fully review the lawsuit. Learn more from the press release - https://nohla.org/seattle-nonprofit-sues-trump-administration-to-protect-immigrant-care/

08/27/2026

Who else has been busy this summer? ✋ Catch up on NoHLA updates and resources in our latest newsletter - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Opportunities-and-Inspiration-in-Tough-Times.html?soid=1113316228980&aid=Q9aD1BGbsvc

08/21/2026

THIS WEEKEND - Free Maji Rising Village of Care health and healing services, food, connection, care, and more. 🫶 😍

08/20/2026

Registration is LIVE! Join us for Mending Health Care with Community, Northwest Health Law Advocates' (NoHLA's) signature annual event. Grab your spot today: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/xnRHF5IT7slKZ1PPv3ZwsQ?t=1787077885

Federal policy changes are disrupting and reshaping health care. What does that mean for the people of Washington? How can we mitigate harm and continue carving a path to health justice? Hear from experts and leaders across Washington state as we explore what's happening, what's to come, and how we can best meet this moment. Learn more: https://nohla.org/learn-2026/

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08/13/2026

"Alleman added that she has kept her plan, even though it now costs $300 more per month. The rise comes after Congressional Republicans allowed federal health care subsidies to expire last year. The more expensive plan also means she has to meet a $10,500 out of pocket maximum before coverage kicks in. The Lincoln, Nebraska resident now finds herself skipping follow-up care, including specialist visits and diagnostic tests, because she cannot afford it.

“I have forgone visiting my oncologist. I’ve missed my appointments, and I’ve been unable to get the testing that I need,” said Alleman." - American Community Media report on Families USA press call with NoHLA, Georgians For a Healthy Future, and cancer survivor and advocate Susan Alleman.

https://americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/rising-health-costs-are-forcing-more-americans-to-forego-care/

08/12/2026

"These cuts to Medicaid and these policies are nothing but cruel." - Ana, a Washingtonian, immigrant, caregiver, and SEIU 775 member. "We do not have to accept this." - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

NoHLA recently joined its No Cuts to Healthcare coalition partners, community members, Rep. Jayapal, and Senator Manka Dhingra to sound the alarm and urge state action to prevent Washingtonians from losing the health and long-term care they rely on. Hear from last week's roundtable: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhtSKYf4SLA&si=TRqpmBByQMFf7Drv

On Oct. 1, 2026, in WA alone, 1,300 older adults and people with disabilities are expected to lose their long-term care, and 14,000 immigrant Washingtonians will lose their health care due to federal policy changes. Access to care keeps us safe and alive. It enables us to care for our families, hold jobs, provide essential services, contribute to our economy, and participate in our communities. Without action, these cuts to health care will be devastating to Washington's people and the systems we rely on.

The No Cuts to Healthcare coalition members are calling on Gov. Ferguson to use emergency funds to address this imminent threat to community members' lives and health. Add your voice - https://actionnetwork.org/letters/immigrant-care-wa/

08/12/2026

A federal disclosure rule is offering new insight on the effect of health care monopolies on pricing, following a wave of U.S. mergers.

08/04/2026

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08/04/2026

A bit of hopeful news for your feed 🫶 🗽

This case challenges arbitrary requirements placed on patients seeking abortions and providers administering care in Kansas.