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 Websitehttps://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/who-we-are/universal-health-care-commission
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.05.840
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits3
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 10/29/2021 07/25/2023 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
4 Shidane, Mohamed 10/29/2021 07/25/2024 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
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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