WHCA in the News
WHCA’s work to elevate our members’ voices has been persistent and consistent. From opposing state and federal Medicaid funding cuts to efforts to inform the public about the issues facing providers, we celebrate our advocates. Here’s a round-up of WHCA in the news, December 16, 2024-May 8, 2025.
Senator Cantwell Releases LTC Snapshot Featuring WHCA Survey
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released her snapshot report on the disastrous impact of federal Medicaid cuts on Washington Seniors on May 2, 2025. The report featured WHCA’s 2025 SNF Medicaid Survey detailing the impacts of a 5% Medicaid cut. The results are startling – over 98 percent of respondents noted that cuts of 5 percent would require providers to cut staff or services, and force reductions in admissions to skilled nursing facility care. Nearly 65 percent reported they’d have to consider closure.
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