Physicians have been at the front lines, and have seen the results of previous increased regulation of work requirements for Medicaid. People who can not afford prescriptions and preventative care have, and will, tax the emergency department systems.

We met Sadie at the first Portland Chapter Plan Bingo event, in early October.

This is an important issue because every needs healthcare. Everybody should have access to healthcare, regardless of their employment. Sadie shared her personal story about losing her job.

Sign on to our public letter to the Universal Health Plan Governance Board!

Two main points this month: we think that the Board needs to focus on ensuring that the rich pay their pair share, and a letter in support of having more opportunities to tell the Governance Board what you need.

"You don't say no to the fourth round of chemo for your kid; you sell your house.""

We gathered dozens of stories at our fourth annual HCAO garden party in September, including this story from somebody who happened to have good insurance when they were dealing with several hospital visits.

It really truly is a no-brainer.

This transition will be a positive change for patients, doctors, and medical providers.

When people don't have to struggle wondering whether they can afford care, they will get the care that they need, which will lead to better health outcomes.

"This is the kind of thing that ... no one should ever have to deal with."

Even with insurance, high deductibles can mean that people are putting off life-changing care because of the high cost. These decisions can add up over the course of someone's lifetime, leading to poorer health outcomes.

Join the Washington County Chapter of Health Care for All Oregon and the Tigard-Tualatin School District for a Health Resource Fair this Sunday November 9th from 2 PM - 6 PM.

TUALATN HIGH SCHOOL

With assistance and resources available from a huge variety of local organizations.

HCAO is proud to share that we have growing High School Student Chapter of Health Care for All Oregon!

The kids get it, and in a few years, they'll be voting on this issue when it gets on our 2027 or 2028 ballot.

Start a Student Chapter at your high school on our volunteer page!

Join the Washington County Chapter of HCAO at this Sunday's Tigard-Tualatin Health Resource Fair, this Sunday at the Tigard High School.

Lean about affordable free or affordable medical services, get up to date on your vaccines, and more!

11/09/25 from 2 - 6 PM.

The Tigard-Tualatin School District and HCAO Resource Fair is this coming Sunday, November 9th, from 2-6 PM.

Come learn about what medical resources are available, for free, in your community!

Free medical screenings, vaccinations, advice and community,

Come meet the Washington County Chapter.

People who have worked in the service industry know that universal health care would make their lives easier. This industry is a crucial part of Oregon, and what can make life here worth living. Unfortunately, these industries are not always able to provide health care coverage.

This is Kimber, a social worker with Multnomah County, and a volunteer with the Portland Chapter of HCAO. We caught up during the Portland Chapter's first Plant Bingo, in early October, raising money, and connecting with folks in Portland about our state's transition to universal health care.

The Jeremy Wilson Foundation provides support to musicians and music industry workers in Oregon and Clark County, Washington as they navigate health-related challenges.

Through the Musician Health & Services Program provided over $35,000 in financial assistance to local musicians in 2024.

WEBINAR ALERT: November 4th

Taiwan has been ranked as the best health care system in the world for several years in a row. Oregon wants to replicate what's happening in Taiwan, and we want to show you why this next Tuesday November 4th.

What is the point of having "full healthcare coverage", if it does not cover the care that you need?

One of the attendees from our 4th annual HCAO Garden Party weighed in on why universal healthcare is important to them, with a part of their healthcare story.

Nick Byron Campbell from the Central Oregon Chapter of HCAO was featured on the Young Turks a few weeks ago. Here is part of his conversation with Cenk Uygur.

States can be the laboratory of democracy in the USA. Is Oregon prepared for our work towards universal health care in the next few years?

Donna from the Portland Street Medicine has seen firsthand some of the end results of a healthcare system that is focus on profit, and not on serving the people in our state.

If we improve access to care, we can improve some of the conditions of the people that she serves on the street.