Health Care

Whidbey News Times: GUEST EDITORIAL: The Affordable Care Act is not dead yet By Rick Larsen Like the “dead” man scene in the classic Monty Python film, the Affordable Care Act is not dead yet. In 2009, I voted for the Affordable Care Act after hearing from more than 15,000 constituents. Largely, the legislation worked as intended. It improved Medicare benefits for seniors,… Read more »

Go Anacortes: Health care law changes could spell disaster for hospital  By Briana Alzola  Big changes could come to Island Hospital this year that could result in major revenue losses. Changes to the Affordable Care Act and the hospital’s current agreement with military insurance Tricare could potentially have disastrous results, hospital CEO Vince Oliver said… Read more »

KGMI News: Whatcom County representatives testify against abortion coverage bill  A bill permanently barring federal funds for abortion coverage is headed to the U.S. Senate. The House approved the legislation Tuesday. Democrats Suzan DelBene and Rick Larsen represent Whatcom County in congress – they testified against the bill. “Millions of women marched across the… Read more »

Today veterans who have been wounded in the line of duty can access in vitro fertilization (IVF) through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA’s announcement follows years of Larsen’s advocacy, and a provision passed as part of the Congressional spending bill in September 2016 which temporarily circumvented a 1992 ban on in vitro fertilization for veterans. “It… Read more »

In seven stops, Congressman hears from 200 constituents, 18 health organizations Read more »

Sky Valley Chronicle: Mountlake Terrace is 1st Stop on Larsen "Affordable Care Act Tour"  Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will hold a “Town Talk” on Saturday Jan. 14th at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center to hear directly from constituents about their questions and concerns on the future of the Affordable Care Act. Following the talk Larsen will host a… Read more »

Congressman: ‘do not take away these life-saving benefits from my constituents’ Read more »

Congressman to hear from constituents, hospital administrators, healthcare providers, insurers, patient advocacy organizations and members of the faith community Read more »

KBRC Radio: Rep. Larsen has launched a seven-stop Affordable Care Act tour Rep. Rick Larsen yesterday announced he is launching a seven-stop Affordable Care Act Tour of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District – holding a series of events to hear from constituents, hospital administrators, healthcare providers, insurers, patient advocacy organizations and members of the… Read more »

The Whidbey Examiner: U.S. Rep Rick Larsen seeking comments on Affordable Care Act By Patricia Guthrie  Have you benefited from the Affordable Care Act? If so, Second District U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants to hear from you. Larsen and other Democratic lawmakers are preparing for a showdown over the Affordable Care Act, the national comprehensive health care plan passed under… Read more »