Four ways we are measuring Affordable Care Act proposals

April 27, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

By Patty Hayes, Director, Public Health—Seattle & King County As various proposals to replace the Affordable Care Act continue to circulate, here is the yardstick Public Health—Seattle & King County will use to measure any proposals and the potential impacts. Any reform or replacement for the Affordable Care Act should help people lead healthier lives. […]

Telling patient stories: Comics journalism at the Seattle/King County Clinic

March 6, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Armed with pen and paper, a dozen artists roamed the floor of the Seattle/King County Clinic, a four-day pop-up clinic at the Seattle Center’s Key Arena that provided free medical, dental, and vision care to nearly 4,500 people last October. These were some of the most respected comics artists in the Pacific Northwest, and they were […]

Uninsured? There’s still time (and good reason) to sign up for 2017 coverage

January 23, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Enrollment assistance for Paul Shin, provided by Jen Covert of PHSKC, at Café Racer in Seattle

The Affordable Care Act (affectionately, “Obamacare”) may be repealed and replaced under the new federal administration, but there’s still time to take advantage of it. In fact, if you sign up by January 31, you should feel confident that your coverage will remain intact for the rest of 2017. Things could look different in 2018, but […]

Should you still sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act? YES

November 18, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Washington Healthplanfinder is the state's online insurance marketplace

Ever since the election, people are wondering whether their health insurance coverage will survive next year, if the Affordable Care Act (sometimes called “Obamacare”) is targeted for repeal. The short answer is, yes.

Need help signing up for health insurance? We’ve got you covered.

November 18, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Navigators preparing for an enrollment event

Health insurance navigators are everywhere in King County, but with so many choices, you might need help navigating the list, too. We’ve made it easy by putting details about our biggest up-and-coming events and opportunities right here. Seattle Meridian Center for Health 10521 Meridian Ave N Saturday, November 19 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Café […]

Health insurance Navigators will be everywhere this season

October 20, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Public Health's enrollment team at Southcenter Mall during previous enrollment season

The past three years have proven historic for improving health insurance coverage across America – and especially in King County. Enrollment efforts led by Public Health—Seattle & King County helped push the county’s rate of uninsured adults below eight percent – cutting the rate more than 50-percent since 2013. That represents an increase of more […]