2018 Legislative Review
In the 2018 legislative session, Children’s Alliance led our many partners across Washington to advocate for good public policy—laws and public investments that create opportunity for Washington’s children.
Health Care - Federal
2018 Legislative Agenda
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We believe in the potential of every child. Poverty and racism erode kids’ opportunities. Our legislative agenda reflects smart public policies that remove barriers and create opportunity—so all kids can thrive.
Learn, Love, Lead! e-mail series
In our Learn, Love, Lead! email series, we show what we can do together to protect and support Washington's children from new federal threats. Each week, we provide a resource you can learn from and share, or an action you can take to be the leader kids are counting on.
Whether you and your family are targeted by rising hate or a particular policy, or you want to act in solidarity with children and families in your community, we are here to support your actions to protect kids’ well-being and happiness today, and help them grow into their enormous potential.
Progress worth protecting: Apple Health for Kids
Adam
Tue, 06/20/2017 - 22:22
Apple Health for Kids needs our protection right
Data ought to prompt state lawmakers to act
A new report ought to prompt state lawmakers to further our kids’ education and e
Healthy moms make for healthy families
Adam
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 16:59
This Mother’s Day, we can do one thing for mothers, mothers-to-be and women all across
Kids’ health: Protected by advocacy
Adam
Fri, 03/24/2017 - 15:12
Photo: Vicky (left) and Sarah McIntyre (right), with members of their family at Hav
Apple Health for Kids turns 10
Adam
Mon, 03/13/2017 - 15:59
Ten years ago this week, something remarkable happened.
Congress would reverse gains in kids’ health coverage
No child should have to go without the health care they need for lifelong health.
Report: More Washington Kids Have Health Coverage, but Poverty Still a Roadblock
SEATTLE – Kids and families in Washington state have made some progress in the face of poverty rates that have yet to improve, according to the new national 2016 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie. E. Casey Foundation.
Children’s Alliance applauds U.S. Senate for Renewing support for Apple Health for Kids
SEATTLE—Advocates for children and families in Washington applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a bill yesterday that extends funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for two years.
The vote follows passage of identical legislation in the House. It demonstrates that members of Congress overwhelmingly support the CHIP program and understand it is vital to keeping kids across the country healthy.
MEDIA RELEASE: Apple Health for Kids Wins $7.8 Million Federal Bonus
Apple Health for Kids, Washington’s health coverage program for children, has won $7.84 million from the federal government for connecting more children to health care. Read our press release about the bonus award.
Legislative Agenda: 2013 session
Our 2013 legislative agenda calls on legislators to:
- Invest in early learning;
- Strengthen Apple Health for Kids;
- Expand access to dental care;
- Stop cuts and raise revenue.
Apple Health for Kids: No child should go without health care
Apple Health for Kids gives Washington families affordable, appropriate health care for their children. Thousands of parents have turned to Apple Health for Kids to secure regular check-ups and other services so that common childhood illnesses do not develop into chronic and costly health problems.
Questions to ask candidates for state and congressional office
Ask these five questions for candidates running for state offices (state legislators and governor). Please scroll to see reverse side for questions for candidates running for Congress.
Apple Health for Kids enrollment by county
Four out of 10 children in our state use Apple Health for Kids to see a doctor, dentist or other medical professional. Click here to see how many children are enrolled in Apple Health for Kids in each of Washington’s 39 counties.
Media Release: $17.6 Million Reward Could Sustain Apple Health for Kids
(Monday, Dec. 27, 2010) — Apple Health for Kids, Washington’s health coverage program for children, has won $17.6 million from the federal government − a timely windfall that could prevent thousands of children from losing their health coverage.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services awarded the money, a performance bonus, to Washington and 14 other states with health coverage programs that are doing outstanding work to enroll eligible children.
WE'RE IN THE NEWS: HEALTH COVERAGE CAN BE AS PRECARIOUS AS CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Sarah McIntyre, daughter of Children's Alliance member Vicky McIntyre, is highlighted in the following Say Ahhh! blog post highlighting the importance of protecting our state's investment in Apple Health for Kids.