Governor Battles Feds: Executive Order Protects Medicaid for Vulnerable Communities
Washington State Governor Ferguson signed an executive order to combat federal health care cuts from President Trump's H.R. 1, aiming to protect Medicaid recipients and immigrants. The order establishes a committee to monitor impacts and directs public awareness campaigns, while state officials express concern over significant coverage losses and rising insurance costs.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Global • 8 hours ago • 1 minute read •
In a significant move to counter the impacts of President Donald Trump’s H.R. 1, often dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Washington Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order on September 3. Surrounded by community and state health care officials at International Community Health Services (ICHS) in the Chinatown International District, the governor’s order aims to combat the federal bill's provisions that are set to dismantle Medicaid programs and revoke health care coverage from vulnerable populations, including 11,000 immigrants in Washington state, beginning October 1.
Gov. Ferguson sharply criticized the federal changes, stating they are
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