Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Washington State seeks to establish a universal system of health care for all residents. Senate Bill 5399 passed during the 2021 legislative session creating a Universal Health Care Commission to aid in this effort. Learn more about the purpose and activities of the commission.
Learn more about the Universal Health Care Commission!
The purpose of the commission is to:
Read the commission's charter.
Yes. The commission will collect and use data from the Health Care Cost Transparency Board.
The commission will also consider and apply, when appropriate, the work of the Universal Health Care Work Group, whose work ended in early 2021. In 2019, the Washington State Legislature directed HCA to convene a work group study (i.e., the work group). The purpose of the study was to provide recommendations to the Legislature on how to create, implement, maintain, and fund a universal health care system.
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| October 3, 2025 | Universal Health Care Commission meets October 9 |
| October 1, 2025 | We're looking for a new FTAC member |
| September 16, 2025 | The Commission's FTAC meets this Thursday |
| September 5, 2025 | Universal Health Care Commission meets next Thursday |
| July 29, 2025 | Meet Washington's universal health care advocates |
| July 11, 2025 | The Commission's FTAC meets July 17 |
| June 9, 2025 | Join the Commission meeting on Wednesday |
| May 7, 2025 | The Commission's FTAC meets May 15 |
| April 9, 2025 | Universal Health Care Commission meets April 17 |
| March 7, 2025 | The Commission's FTAC meets Thursday |
| February 6, 2025 | Universal Health Care Commission meets next Thursday |
| January 11, 2025 | Join the Commission's FTAC meeting next week |
