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

Total Board Positions

Statutory Authority

RCW 41.05.840

Statutory Authority Website

Public Disclosure Required?

Senate Confirmation Required?

Compensation

Term Length (years)

Statutory Term Limits

Board Requirements

The commission consists of 14 members, seven of which are appointed by the Governor.

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Mandal, Bidisha	10/29/2021	07/25/2023	Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
2	Vasquez, Stella	10/29/2021	07/25/2023	Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
3	Williams, Estell	10/29/2021	07/25/2024	Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
4	Shidane, Mohamed	10/29/2021	07/25/2024	Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
5	Gomez, Nicole	10/29/2021	07/25/2023	Consumer representative
6	Lowe, Vicki	11/01/2021	07/25/2024	An individual representing tribal governments with knowledge of the Indian health care delivery in the state-Chair