Learn more about the Universal Health Care Commission!
What’s the role of the commission?
The purpose of the commission is to:
- Make the health care system more accessible by increasing access to quality, affordable health care.
- Prepare the state for the creation of a health care system that provides coverage and access for all Washington residents:
- Through a unified financing system.
- Once the federal government approves this new health care system.
Will the commission work with other entities?
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.
Reports
Baseline report
News and announcements
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November 6, 2023 |
Attend the Universal Health Care Commission's Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) meeting |
October 6, 2023 |
Attend the Universal Health Care Commission's October meeting |
August 4, 2023 |
August Universal Health Care Commission meeting coming up |
June 7, 2023 |
Attend the June Universal Health Care Commission meeting
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May 5, 2023 |
Attend the May Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) meeting |
April 5, 2023 |
April Universal Health Care Commission meeting coming up |
March 3, 2023 |
Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) to the Universal Health Care Commission to meet next week
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December 12, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission to meet this week
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November 28, 2022 |
Last chance: Universal Health Care Commission accepting applications for new advisory committee
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November 14, 2022 |
Reminder: Universal Health Care Commission accepting applications for new advisory committee
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November 8, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission report highlights milestones, recommendations for achieving universal health care |
October 31, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission announces Call for Applications for new advisory committee
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October 7, 2022 |
October Universal Health Care Commission meeting coming up
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September 8, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission seeking public comment
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July 7, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission meeting next week
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June 9, 2022 |
June Universal Health Care Commission meeting coming up
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April 12, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission meeting this week
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February 23, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission meeting on Friday
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January 3, 2022 |
Universal Health Care Commission meets tomorrow
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