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Universal Health Care Commission

The universal health care commission is established to create immediate and impactful changes in the health care access and delivery system in Washington and to prepare the state for the creation of a health care system that provides coverage and access for all Washington residents through a unified financing system once the necessary federal authority has become available.

Board Website
Policy Area
Health
Governor Appointments
7
Total Board Positions
7
Statutory Authority
SB 5399 - 2021-22
Statutory Authority Website
Link to Authorizing Source
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits
3
Board Requirements
The commission consists of 14 members, seven of which are appointed by the Governor.

Current Members

Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
2 VACANT Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
3 VACANT Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
4 VACANT Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
5 VACANT Consumer representative
6 VACANT An individual representing tribal governments with knowledge of the Indian health care delivery in the state
7 VACANT Chair

* indicates serving at the pleasure

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