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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 | https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/who-we-are/universal-health-care-commission |
|---|---|
| Policy Area | Health |
| Governor Appointments | 7 |
| Total Board Positions | 7 |
| Statutory Authority | RCW 41.05.840 |
| Public Disclosure Required? | No |
| Senate Confirmation Required? | No |
| Compensation | |
| Term Length (years) | |
| Statutory Term Limits | 3 |
Member Requirements: The commission consists of 14 members, seven of which are appointed by the Governor.
Member List
Universal Health Care Commission
| Position Number | Member Name | Term Begin | Term End | Position Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandal, Bidisha | 01/13/2025 | 07/25/2026 | Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise |
| 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 | 01/13/2025 | 07/25/2026 | 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 | VACANT | Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise | ||
| 3 | VACANT | 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 |
| 4 | Shidane, Mohamed | 01/13/2025 | 07/25/2028 | 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 |
| 5 | Gomez, Nicole | 01/13/2025 | 07/25/2026 | Consumer representative |
| 6 | Lowe, Vicki | 01/13/2025 | 07/25/2027 | An individual representing tribal governments with knowledge of the Indian health care delivery in the state-Chair |
| 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 |
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