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“I’m afraid of being denied” - Kevin Wren, Washingtonian with #Type1Diabetes and longtime #NoHLA and #FairHealthPricesWA ally. He's been through a coma, 3 months in ICU, eyesight damage, and more... + new #Medicaid work requirements jeopardize care come Jan.

#Insulin4All #Type1 #Diabetes #T1D #WA
October 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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On Wednesday, Judge Zilly issued an injunction that keeps those lifesaving Medicaid services in place while the lawsuit plays out in court – an important, if temporary, victory for our immigrant neighbors.

Read Neighborhood House's statement celebrating this victory: nhwa.org/federal-judg...
Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Cuts for Vulnerable Washingtonians - Neighborhood House
Important Protections Preserved! A few weeks ago, we shared that Neighborhood House had joined Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) in a lawsuit challenging federal Medicaid cuts that threatened old...
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October 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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This Friday! We're looking forward to an afternoon of connection, learning, and good company at Mending Health Care With Community. 

#WA #Healthcare #HealthJustice #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy #HealthLaw #Community #NoCutsToHealthCare #FairHealthPricesWA #PeopleOverProfit #HealthCareIsAHumanRight
Title reads NoHLA presents Mending Health Care With Community, Friday, September 25, 2026, in white text against a deep purple background, with collage of three images of people below. From Federal Health Law and Policy Changes to State Action. With four unique headshots of professionals with names and titles: Shirley Prasad, Director of Government Affairs at Washington Health Benefit Exchange; Will McGinty, Deputy Solicitor General at Washington State Attorney General's Office; Trinity Wilson, Washington State Medicaid and CHIP Director at Washington State Health Care Authority; and Amy Freeman, Outside Counsel to WA State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Freeman Law Office. Health Law Changes on the Ground. With four unique headshots of professionals with names and titles: Alizeh Bhojani, Policy Director at Legal Voice; Janice Deguchi, Executive Director at Neighborhood House; and Cathy Murahashi, Public Policy Specialist at The Arc of Washington. Advocacy in a Changing Health Care Landscape, with NoHLA's Policy and Legal Team. With four unique headshots of professionals with names and titles: Emily Brice, Co-Executive Director; Vanessa R. Saavedra, Senior Attorney; Ann Young, Senior Attorney; and Lee Che P. Leong, Senior Policy Advocate.
September 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Huge thanks to Arcora Foundation, @columbialegal.bsky.social, AARP Washington, Health Management Associates, @seiu775.org, @seattlechildrens.org, @acluwa.bsky.social, and @wpsr.bsky.social for helping make Mending Health Care With Community happen! 👏🤩

Our sponsors rock! #WA #HealthEquity #Community
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September 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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What a summer! In the past several weeks alone, we celebrated new Board members Liz Arjun and Mayra Colazo, got to know Unidos Nueva Alianza and Central Washington Disability Resources better, and teamed up with @jayapal.house.gov, @seiu775.org, @eoionline.bsky.social , and #NoCutsToHealthCare.
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September 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Mending Health Care With Community is just over 2 weeks away and our team is pumped to learn, connect, and share insights about "Advocacy in a Changing Health Care Landscape." See you there? 👀 🤓 
https://NoHLA.org/learn-2026

#Seattle #WA #Healthcare #HealthPolicy #HealthJustice
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September 8, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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September 6, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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We're thrilled to share that one of our sessions on Sep. 25 will be "Health Law Changes on the Ground." Leaders from Neighborhood House, Legal Voice, and The Arc of Washington State will share insights into their community-based work in this tumultuous time for health care (and for so much more).
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August 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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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. Read the news release at NoHLA.org
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August 28, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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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

#WA #WALeg #HealthCare #HealthJustice #HealthPolicy
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August 27, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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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.https://youtu.be/5tXpYwAD8wY
Federal Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Roundtable - Rep. Dhingra - Aug 4, 2026
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August 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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"We do not have to accept this." - Congresswoman @jayapal.house.gov youtube.com/shorts/chtBv...
Federal Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Roundtable - Rep. Jayapal Intro - Aug 4, 2026
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August 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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"These cuts to Medicaid and these policies are nothing but cruel." - Ana, a Washingtonian, immigrant, caregiver, and @seiu775.org member. youtube.com/shorts/v-rwH...
Federal Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Roundtable - Ana - Aug 4, 2026
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August 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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September 10, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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Details and registration coming soon. Select the link below to download a hold for your calendar.

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Save-the-Date--Mending-Health-Care-.html?soid=1113316228980&aid=fRswN-1Mmy0

#HealthCare #HealthJustice #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy
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July 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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SAVE THE DATE: Join us September 25, 2026 for Mending Health Care with Community, a statewide convening and learning opportunity hosted by Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA).
July 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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💯 "I'm here to ask you all to not just stand with us and, you know, give us looks that say, 'I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.' But to really rise up and rethink the way we've always done things." - Esther Lucero, Seattle Indian Health Board

#Seattle #WA #WALeg #ImmigrantHealth
2026 06 25 SEA Council SIHB HR1 CTA
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June 26, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Hear from @wa-health-care.bsky.social Medicaid Director Wilson about this change to eligibility and its impact on many (but not all) lawfully present non-U.S. citizens in #WA. #Seattle #WALeg
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June 26, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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New newsletter with: reflections on leadership from our co-executive director, news and resources you don't want to miss, opportunities to tell and share health experience stories, and more - https://conta.cc/4uJKtpj

#Healthcare #HealthJustice #HealthEquity #WA #FairHealthPricesWA
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June 24, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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"The communities we serve are not abstract stakeholders; they are the people to whom we should feel accountable. They are the reason I show up." Read more from "Reflections on Leadership and Juneteenth," by NoHLA Co-ED Daphne Smith. Link in comments.

#Juneteenth #Healthcare #HealthJustice #WA
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June 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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This #FreeThePill Day, NoHLA is proud to be part of @freethepill, a coalition-driven movement that helped pave the way for @opill_otc, the first OTC birth control pill in the US! Learn more about @opill_otc here ➡️ bit.ly/AllAboutOpillZine
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May 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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What's happening for health care access in #WA? Register and join us next Wed! - tinyurl.com/nohla-mar25
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Join us March 25 to hear about the 2026 #WALeg session from the NoHLA policy team and special guest, Carrie Glover, lobbyist with Dziedzic Public Affairs. They'll share insights and reflections on what happened -- the good and the bad -- and impacts to health care access and affordability in WA.
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March 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Federal HR1 legislation is changing health care access for Washingtonians enrolled in Apple Health #Medicaid. Join NoHLA, @housingjustice.bsky.social, and CHPW to learn about the changes going into effect and impacts to the people of #WA. bit.ly/March19GMM
General Membership Meeting of Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, Thurs, March 19 - 9-10:30AM, Zoom. HR1 impacts to Medicaid with Community Health Plan of Washington and Northwest Health Law Advocates - with colorful logos.
March 17, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Join Northwest Health Law Advocates for insights and reflections from the 2026 Washington state legislative session. We'll review key takeaways and impacts to health care access and affordability for ...
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March 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Join us March 25 to hear about the 2026 #WALeg session from the NoHLA policy team and special guest, Carrie Glover, lobbyist with Dziedzic Public Affairs. They'll share insights and reflections on what happened -- the good and the bad -- and impacts to health care access and affordability in WA.
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March 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM