Let’s celebrate Native American Heritage Month in the best way possible: Food
Food plays a central and symbolic role in Native American culture, representing much more than just sustenance. It is deeply ...
Red Shawl Day: Honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and people
Red Shawl Day is an annual observance held to raise awareness about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and P...
Looking to broaden your perspective on Native American culture, history, and stories?
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Health Care Authority's Office of Tribal Affairs team members share som...
Evergreen Bright Start transforms lives for young adults in Bremerton
Evergreen Bright Start in Bremerton is opening a new door for young adults transitioning out of foster care or grappling with...
Shining a spotlight on HCA’s sign language interpreter services
When Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) providers offer care to patients who use sign language to communicate, they partner w...
Equity in hiring and recruiting
I’m Robin Vazquez. I use she/her pronouns, and I’m the Employee Resources Division (ERD) director at the Health Care Authorit...
NurseTrust joined by HCA section manager, Colette Jones, to advance leadership in nursing
Colette Jones, who leads the Quality Oversight and Program Alignment (QOPA) section within the Health Care Authority’s Medica...
The Washington State Tribal Prevention System
One way Tribes are combating the opioid crisis
Enjoying retirement in good health, through Apple Health.
When Cassandra arrived in Washington for her retirement, she was glad to be away from the cold weather of Alaska and be close...
Starts with One equips providers with safe opioid use educational materials
Arbor Health Hospital uses Starts with One campaign materials to prevent opioid misuse.
The importance of mindfulness
"I started my mindfulness journey at the beginning of the year." - Rebecca Wenrich, SEBB employee
Outsmart your smartphone
Maybe it's time you and your smartphone had a break.
Preparing for retirement
Preparing for retirement can be overwhelming. Before deciding when you want to retire, you should understand how several fact...
Who is HCA?
Learn how the Health Care Authority, PEBB Program, SEBB Program, and insurance carriers work together.
Know your options if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury
Do you know if you have long-term disability insurance?
When a provider leaves a plan’s network
Get the inside scoop on how provider network negotiations work.
Prioritizing mental health and combatting loneliness
Valuable insights and practical tips to help you in retirement
You can make a difference. Here's how.
You might save a life by carrying naloxone.
Changes to UMP Classic Medicare prescription drug benefits
Beginning January 1, 2025, the UMP Classic Medicare plan's prescription drug benefit will change to a Medicare Part D plan.
HCA’s IT and customer service leadership describes the importance of customer-centered systems
Taylor Linke is the Health Care Authority’s (HCA) first director of the IT Innovation and Customer Experience Administration ...
Nurses can advance health equity in Washington state
Health Care Authority (HCA) has partnered with the Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) to create the following health equity ...
Certified peer helps individuals find and keep housing
Terry Britt helps individuals find and maintain stable housing through the Housing and Recovery Through Peer Services (HARPS)...