October Universal Health Care Commission meeting coming up

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October Universal Health Care Commission meeting coming up

On October 13, the Universal Health Care Commission (UHCC) will meet on Zoom. During this meeting, the commission will:

Recap the Commission’s work in 2022
Adopt the final report to the Legislature
Review and discuss the Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) draft charter

Meeting details
Thursday, October 13, 2022
2-4 p.m.
Meet on Zoom (no registration required)

Live captioning may be available: Communication Access Real-time Transcription (CART) services, or live closed captioning, may be available for this event, on demand. To request this accommodation, please submit a request to HCAUniversalHCC@hca.wa.gov as soon as possible. We will make every effort to accommodate this request but cannot guarantee that a CART writer will be available.

Can I provide public comment or testimony?

Yes. Your input is a crucial part of our process. Every commission meeting will have a designated time for public comment. To sign up to provide public comment, please contact us at HCAUniversalHCC@hca.wa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12. You can also submit comments in writing at any time. We share all public comments with UHCC members.

About the commission

Washington State seeks to establish a universal health care system for all residents, where people have access to affordable, high-quality health care. Senate Bill 5399 passed during the 2021 legislative session, creating a Universal Health Care Commission to aid in this effort.

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Where can I get more information?

Visit our Universal Health Care Commission, Commission members, and Meetings and materials
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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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