Union members rallied for immigrant healthcare in March, as in October, 1,300 elders and people with disabilities are slated to lose their caregivers. It includes seniors with Parkinson's, people with diabetes and dementia who need help with basic tasks like eating, bathing and taking medication. (SEIU 775)

August 19, 2026

Ukrainian refugee: Looming healthcare cuts for WA a ‘catastrophe’

Public News Service | August 19, 2026 Immigrant rights groups in Washington are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to use emergency funds to preserve healthcare for foreign-born families, including legally protected refugees and asylees, who are facing federal Medicaid cuts. On Oct. 1, 15,000 immigrants in the state will lose coverage under the Trump administration’s massive budget bill, […]