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Heck Initiatives Included in House-Passed Stimulus Package

May 15, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. The HEROES Act is a stimulus package to protect Americans from the economic impacts of the global coronavirus crisis. Multiple provisions put forth by Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) were included in the package.

Affordable Care Act is Worth Saving

Jun 18, 2018 In The News
Congress should keep trying to improve, not sabotage, Obamacare, which made health care available and somewhat affordable for millions.

Information on Medicare Card Changes

Jun 8, 2018 Page
Medicare is issuing new cards to beneficiaries in order to help protect their identities. These new cards will no longer display your Social Security number. Instead, you'll be given a new Medicare number that’s unique to you.

Connelly: Washington health plans -- big average 19 percent rate hike

Jun 4, 2018 In The News
Eleven health insurers, in 74 health plans proposed for Washington's 2019 health insurance market, would increase rates by an average of 19.08 percent.

Statement from Congressman Heck on skyrocketing health care premiums for Washingtonians in 2019

Jun 4, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the announcement of the proposed increases in individual market premium rates for 2019, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) released the following statement:

Heck calls for bipartisan work against skyrocketing health premiums

Jun 4, 2018 In The News
The proposed increases in individual market premium rates for 2019 prompted Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) to released the following statement:

Cantwell Combats Opioids In Indian Country

Mar 23, 2018 In The News
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., along with nine of her Congressional colleagues sent a letter to the U.S Senate Appropriations Committee advocating for funding to combat the opioid crisis in Indian Country.

County sues drugmakers for opiod 'crisis'

Feb 14, 2018 In The News
Pierce County sued manufacturers of prescription opioids last Thursday, the day before politicians with various county constituencies joined professionals from the fields of healthcare, education and substance abuse at an invitation-only summit meeting on the issue of opiod abuse.

Region’s leaders will gather for summit on county’s opioid crisis

Jan 31, 2018 In The News
Some of the biggest names in Pierce County and Washington state politics will gather Friday at the University of Washington Tacoma for an “opioid summit” to discuss efforts to address the related crisis facing the county and the region.

2019 Open Enrollment Resources

Oct 6, 2017 Page

If you’re a Washington resident, Washington Healthplanfinder is your guide to shop around for and buy the health or dental plan that best fits your needs.

This year, open enrollment will run from November 1, 2018 until December 15, 2018.

Resources to explore your coverage options: