Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the third in a recurring series of posts to highlight people across Washington’s Second District the office has assisted with casework. In this edition, read about how the office supported James, an Orcas Island resident, who reached out after Medicare denied a claim. After James saw a doctor in Seattle for cancer treatment, Medicare denied his… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today voted for legislation to reverse the administration’s efforts to weaken affordable health care coverage and undermine the Affordable Care Act’s protections for people with pre-existing conditions. “No one should be denied coverage or charged higher prices because they have a pre-existing condition,” said Larsen. “Today I voted… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to oppose the administration’s efforts to strike down the Affordable Care Act and remove protections for people with pre-existing conditions. “Despite the Trump administration’s best attempts to undermine the Affordable Care Act, the health care law continues to help more people access high quality, affordable health care. Under the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal to create a public insurance option in Washington state. “I applaud Governor Inslee’s leadership to ensure all Washingtonians have access to affordable, high quality health care. “I have long believed the best way to provide universal health care is to protect the… Read more »

Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement on Washington state insurance companies’ proposed premium increases for 2019. “Washington state leads nationwide in expanding access for high quality, comprehensive health insurance. Actions by the administration and some of my colleagues in Congress to undermine the Affordable Care Act and Washington state’s efforts in… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement ahead of voting for the budget agreement in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I am voting yes on the budget deal. It tackles important issues facing Washington’s working families such as infrastructure, the opioid crisis and ensuring the next generation has job skills they need to enter the workforce. “Over the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the start of open enrollment today, encouraging Washingtonians to sign up for health insurance for 2018 under the Affordable Care Act. Since enacted, the Affordable Care Act continues to help thousands of people across Northwest Washington access high quality, comprehensive health care. “The Affordable Care Act is not dead – and Washington… Read more »

Federal funding and evidence-based policies vital to expand access to life-saving treatment and recovery services Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans announced that the Graham-Cassidy bill, also known as Trumpcare, does not have sufficient votes to pass the Senate before the September 30th deadline. “For the sixth time this Congress, Congressional Republicans have terrified, enraged, and ultimately mobilized millions of Americans by… Read more »

Congressman: with 49 million Americans forecasted to be uninsured, Trumpcare is ‘record-breaking in all the wrong ways’ Read more »