House Budget Proposal Expands Medicaid and Fully Restores Adult Dental
The House delivered a budget that prioritizes people and their health. We now have full agreement among the House, Senate and the Governor to expand Medicaid and fulfill the promise of health care reform for our state. For more than 250,000 currently uninsured Washingtonians, the peace of mind and productivity that come with health insurance are within sight. And the full restoration of adult dental coverage for current and newly eligible Medicaid enrollees acknowledges that oral health is necessary in treating the whole patient.
These health care decisions create $266 million in state budget savings, bring $1 billion in federal funding to Washington, generate 10,000 new jobs, and contribute to strong, secure and healthy families and communities. Few budget decisions bring so many benefits.
We will work with our leaders in the legislature and fellow advocates to secure a final state budget that includes this sensible and compassionate approach.
For updates on the State budget and legislation, please visit our State Policy page.
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