
Governor Bob Ferguson
@GovBobFerguson
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Governor of the State of Washington
Olympia, WA
Joined January 2013
Medicaid is one of the primary payers for Planned Parenthood, covering life-saving services like preventative care and cancer screenings. Medicaid funds, in fact, cannot be used to pay for abortion services. We will ensure that care continues here in Washington.
Planned Parenthood provides important care to Medicaid patients, including preventative care and cancer screenings. Washington state will backfill the funding gap caused by the federal attempt to defund Planned Parenthood if their legal challenge is not successful. We will do
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RT @GovBobFerguson: In 26 counties across Washington, more than half of children are covered by Medicaid. Britton is one of many parents w….
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RT @GovBobFerguson: Medicaid touches health care in every stage of life, for Washingtonians in every corner of our state. Federal cuts to….
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The Trump Administration's use of Washingtonians’ private health information for its own political agenda is outrageous. This is a violation of trust for everyone whose data was inappropriately shared, but especially our immigrant communities and mixed-status families, who are.
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RT @erecasner: Still can’t believe @GovBobFerguson still has his Most Inspirational Camper award from Coach Wilkens Youth Basketball Camp f….
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Medicaid keeps children alive and rural hospitals open. Senators should listen to the individuals who will be impacted before voting on these devastating cuts. Tell them why their healthcare is getting cut to give tax breaks to billionaires.
In 26 counties across Washington, more than half of children are covered by Medicaid. Britton is one of many parents who rely on Medicaid to keep a child alive. I encourage members of Congress to listen to his story. Lives are at stake in this vote.
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