Issue Position: Health Care Access

Issue Position

Health care is a human right, and we have a responsibility in Washington to protect our residents from attacks on their coverage at the federal level. Washingtonians need and deserve accessible, affordable, high-quality health care. I fully support creating a universal health care system for Washingtonians, as well as expanding access to comprehensive mental health and reproductive health services.

Healthcare Coverage
With attacks on the Affordable Care Act at the federal level that aim to strip away coverage for essential services and cause instability in our markets, our state must ensure coverage for every county and for all preventive health services. Our work will not be done until there is accessible and affordable health care for all.

Behavioral Health
For too long, our state has lagged behind other states with our mental health system. We must expand access to mental health services, fund substance use disorder treatment programs, and make sure insurance plans cover mental health treatment.

Reproductive Health
Reproductive rights are under attack like never before from the federal government. We must fight to protect all individuals' right to decide if, when, and with whom to have children and support comprehensive reproductive services that include abortion.

Public Health
Washington prospers when our communities are healthy. The best public health policies rely on evidence-based research and address inequities across our communities.

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