Advocacy and Policy

Urgent: Medicaid Faces Significant Funding Cuts

Right now, the United States Congress is considering significant cuts to Medicaid as part of their proposed budget. These funding cuts would have significant impacts across our region, and could prevent some people from accessing life-saving care. Some of the populations at risk include:

Children - 47% of children in Washington are on Medicaid
Farmers
Folks with chronic conditions and disabilities
Senior and elderly individuals, including those in nursing or assisted living facilities
Rural communities

What can you do?

Reach out to our elected officials to advocate for Medicaid funding. We have a form letter you can easily submit, below.
Call your elected representatives and senators using the 5 calls app - available at 5calls.org.
Share on social media! We’ve created images that can be downloaded and shared on social media platforms.

Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) is committed to transforming health outcomes in Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania counties through our robust Policy Advocacy program. We recognize that true health equity can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of health disparities, and we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Our approach is multifaceted and community-centered:

We leverage data-driven decision-making to identify key areas for intervention
We foster community-led civic engagement, ensuring that local voices are heard and respected
We mobilize community health workers and advocates, empowering them to drive change from within
We build strategic partnerships to amplify our impact and reach

At SWACH, we're not just advocating for better health and well-being—we're pushing for systemic changes that promote social justice and empower communities that have historically been marginalized by inequitable policies. Our ultimate goal is to create inclusive systems where every individual, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to achieve optimal health, well-being, and self-empowerment.

Ways to Get Involved

Join Community Care Collaborative: A coalition of community health workers and advocates strategically organizing toward advancing progressive policies in SW Washington. Reach out to heather.sheppard@southwestach.org for more information.

We also invite you to join our Listserv to stay up to date on the latest advocacy news and efforts.