Health Care

Komo News: Congressman Larsen wants to hear Obamacare stories  By Komo Staff  U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said a key to saving the Affordable Care Act will be to hear the stories of those who have benefited from so-called "Obamacare." Larsen said he will be asking his constituents in the 2nd Congressional District north of Seattle to share their stories with… Read more »

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The Islands' Sounder: Larsen urges SJC residents to share Affordable Care Act  Facing a Republican-led White House, Senate and House seeking to dismantle theAffordable Care Act with no plan to replace it, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is urgingSan Juan County residents to share their stories about how the Affordable CareAct has helped them or someone they know. Individuals can share… Read more »

San Juan Islander: Larsen asks constituents to share ACA stores  The percentage of uninsured people in San Juan County dropped from 14 percent to 8 percent between 2013 and 2016 according to Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA). The state rate dropped from 14 to 5.8 percent since the ACA was enacted. With Republicans in Congress working to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Larsen is… Read more »

Lynnwood Today: Rep. Larsen to host talks about Affordable Care Act future on Saturday  Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Saturday hold a “Town Talk” at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center to hear directly from his constituents about their questions and concerns on the future of the Affordable Care Act. Saturday’s event is the first of Larsen’s seven-stop… Read more »

South Whidbey Record: House approves funds in opioid fight By Evan Thompson A major step in the fight against opioid epidemics in Washington communities and across the nation was recently made in Washington D.C. The House voted 392-26 to approve $1 billion to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic after urging from Congressman Rick Larsen, a press release said. The House… Read more »

Everett Herald: Senate should pass major health spending compromise By The Herald Editorial Board Neither is in abundant supply in Washington, D.C., but compromise and bipartisanship showed up this week as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that provides funding for research and crucial public health programs, including $1 billion to help… Read more »

Congressman: 21st Century Cures Act is a ‘huge step forward to put communities in Washington state and across the country on the road to recovery’ Read more »

San Juan Islander: Larsen wins major victory for Washington communities in fight against opioid epidemic After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the House has voted 392-26 to approve $1 billion to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic as part of the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. Larsen last week pressed leaders in the House and the Senate to fund the bipartisan Comprehensive… Read more »

Congressman: ‘I will continue fighting to ensure swift implementation of the healthcare to which veterans are now entitled and for a permanent repea Read more »