October 7 is the next Universal Health Care Work Group meeting

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October 7 is the next Universal Health Care Work Group meeting

On Wednesday next week, the Universal Health Care Work Group will meet on Zoom. During the meeting, work group members will discuss the:

Expectations for the final report to the Legislature and future work. Work group members will also share feedback on the report outline.
Outcomes of the actuarial analyses. In addition, the work group will answer Optumas’ questions so they can finalize the models, and the work group can use the data in decision making.
Lessons learned from examples of previous universal health care efforts. This discussion will inform how the work group provides recommendations to the Legislature.
End-state we are trying to achieve with universal health care.
Action items and next steps.

The meeting is on Wednesday, October 7, from 1-4 p.m.

Visit our website to view the meeting materials.

Want to just watch the meeting?

If you want to observe the meeting only, watch it live on TVW.

Want to provide public comment?

Public comments are an important part of our work, and there will be an opportunity to provide comment at the beginning of the meeting. The work group will hear comments on a first-come, first-served basis, and will take as many public comments as time allows.

If you want to provide public comment, you must:

Register to attend the meeting by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5 and select:
- I am a member of the public observing the meeting.
- Yes, I wish to provide public comment.

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We will post all final materials, including a full recording of the meeting and breakout sessions, on our Universal Health Care Work Group page after the meeting. There will also be an option to provide public comment through an online survey or by contacting our team after the meeting.

About the work group

The purpose of the Universal Health Care Work Group is to provide recommendations to the Washington State Legislature on how to create, implement, maintain, and fund a universal health care system. To learn more about the work group, visit our website.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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