Changes are coming: Impacts to Apple Health/Medicaid and what you need to know

August 25, 2026.Reading time 10 minutes.

The health care coverage and access landscape is facing one of its most significant shifts in a decade, and here in King County, a mighty team of health insurance experts have been preparing for the impacts.

Leda’s Story: How Medicaid helps families thrive

March 20, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

A tired but smiling couple gaze down at an infant in an NICU bed in a hospital.

In this comic, Leda, a mother of two young children, shares how Medicaid and SNAP made a crucial difference in the lives of her family, helping them stay afloat during a rough patch. It’s a familiar situation for many people who need short-term, additional support to thrive in the long-term. Have you been hearing about […]

Three Buckets: A comic about barriers to people on Medicaid

January 9, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Volunteers helping with health services wave to patients at a free clinic.

A manager of the Access and Outreach Team at Public Health – Seattle & King County shares her insights for a comics project that marked ten years of Seattle/King County Clinic. In the course of their work, the Access and Outreach team hear a lot of stories about the difficulties in the healthcare system that stand in the way of people getting care.

Open to all: Health insurance open enrollment starts Nov. 1 with expanded access

October 30, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Open enrollment for health insurance starts Nov 1, and now everyone who lives in Washington State can purchase health and dental insurance – regardless of their immigration status.

Better than ever: Don’t miss Open Enrollment to find your best options for health insurance

November 5, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Health insurance is more affordable and offers more security than ever in Washington, thanks to two changes from previous years. Expanded tax credits mean that more people qualify for a subsidy to reduce the cost of insurance. And Washington’s Cascade Care is a new category of plans that make it easier to compare plans and avoid hidden costs. Open enrollment is happening now.

There’s a deadline for health insurance enrollment this weekend

December 10, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Health insurance Navigators for Public Health, outside the Federal Way Enrollment Center

When we’re confused, it can be hard to take action. With just a few days left to make a decision about health insurance, now is the time for people who need coverage to get their questions answered. The 2019 Open Enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act ends on Dec. 15. Fortunately, […]