Despite the enormous benefits Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide to Washington State’s families and economy, the Legislature is considering charging premiums to many children in these programs. The proposed premiums will wreck havoc on the lives of vulnerable children, cost the state more in the long run, and harm Washington’s economy.Continue reading “Not Even Pennywise: Premiums Will Harm Washington’s Children, Economy”
Monthly Archives: February 2004
Keep the Heat On: Idaho Utility Regulations Threaten the Health and Safety of Idaho Families
Economic conditions in Idaho are squeezing low-income families from every direction. Unemployment continues to rise and many of Idaho’s families live in poverty. The rates of personal bankruptcy and lack of health insurance are also increasing. Skyrocketing energy costs are an unbearable burden when added to these economic realities. Energy consumers who turn to theContinue reading “Keep the Heat On: Idaho Utility Regulations Threaten the Health and Safety of Idaho Families”
Not Our Job: Employers Abandon Health Care Coverage, Leaving Washington Families and the State with the Bill
As large businesses cut health benefits or shift costs to employees, more and more workers must forego coverage. Employment is losing its status as the gateway to health care for working families, who must use publicly funded coverage or go without entirely. When employers leave their workers – especially low-wage employees – without coverage, theyContinue reading “Not Our Job: Employers Abandon Health Care Coverage, Leaving Washington Families and the State with the Bill”