Assuring equity in health coverage.

Summary

The bill establishes an Apple Health Expansion that offers no‑cost health coverage to Washington residents who meet income limits but are ineligible for federal Medicaid or premium tax credits because of immigration status. It also creates a community accountability committee to oversee the program and mandates a culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach campaign. The goal is to reduce the uninsured rate among immigrants and improve overall health outcomes in the state.

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