State Legislature 2013 session

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1. Poverty Action Lobby Day 1/21 in Olympia

Lobby Day 2013: Join us on MLK Jr. Day in Olympia!

Join Poverty Action members from all over Washington State on MLK Jr. Day as we urge our lawmakers to champion Basic Needs programs, fair housing, healthcare for all, racial equity, and more!

During the MLK Jr. Day Summit in Olympia you can meet your lawmakers, share your story, take action for TANF and Disability Lifeline and join the fight for consumer protections. Don't miss this massive day of action in Olympia. This is one of the most critical opportunities for our network to show it's strength and be heard by lawmakers during the legislative session. Don't miss out!


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Monday, January 21, 2013
Temple Beth Hatfiloh
201 8th Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501

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We're providing free transportation, breakfast, and lunch. Childcare and interpreter services are available upon request with RSVP. Teens and children are encouraged to join this incredible day of advocacy at our state capitol!

For more information or to RSVP please call Poverty Action at [phone] or Toll-Free at 1-866-789-7726. Online Registration opens soon, for the latest updates check www.povertyaction.org

*Bus leaves Solid Ground (1501 N. 45th St. Seattle, WA 98103) at 7:30am
**Additional pick up points from Bothell, Tacoma, Kent available.

Dental Access: A Member's Story

When Kim from Vancouver was unexpectedly shut out of her dentist's appointment book, she was shocked. She had been to the same dentist for nearly 15 years with insurance coverage through the Medicaid Adult Dental program.

As a person with diabetes, Kim requires dental care to keep her alive. Without the services provided by dental professionals, Kim could face dire consequences to her health that could potentially become fatal.

In 2011, the legislature made a series of devastating cuts to the Medicaid Adult Dental program, which provides routine dental care for people with very low incomes. During the 2011 Legislative Session, Adult Dental was eliminated for all Medicaid recipients except people with developmental disabilities, long term care patients, and pregnant women. Kim no longer qualified for this essential healthcare service on which she depended.

Unfortunately, Kim's story is not unique. There are thousands of Washingtonians that are being pushed out of the care they need to stay healthy and in some cases, stay alive. During the upcoming legislative session Poverty Action is taking a lead role in making sure that people living on low-incomes have access to the support and services they need.

If you have experience struggling with gaining dental access and want to take action e-mail our Campaign Manager, Danielle Friedman or call her at 206-694-6794.