Immigrant Health Safety Net Survey for AHE enrollees and eligible Washingtonians

1. Washington State Immigrant Community Health Priorities

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Why we’re asking these questions:

The purpose of this survey is to gather information about the current health care priorities and experiences of immigrant Washingtonians. The information will be used in efforts to support and improve the immigrant health safety net, including Apple Health Expansion.

Because of federal budget cuts, many Washingtonians will lose health coverage starting in 2026.

Governor Ferguson has proposed significant cuts to health programs, including cutting over $61 million from Apple Health Expansion and reducing benefits. The state Legislature is considering how to help, but has limited funds.

Advocates and community partners are pushing WA to do better, but we need your insights to guide this work.

How this information will be used:

Lawmakers consider real life situations in their decision-making. Northwest Health Law Advocate (NoHLA) and Latino Community Fund of Washington will use your responses to help us understand your experiences and feelings about health care benefits and access. For example, what you share may be included anonymously, with no name or contact information attached, as part of a report or to share an example of barriers you’ve faced. We commit to doing everything we can to ensure your data is private and secure.

Your individual responses will NOT be available to anyone other than the NoHLA data analyst creating reports. You do not have to share your name. Your email is only collected for gift card delivery.

Who is collecting this information:

Latino Community Fund of Washington is a nonprofit organization that cultivates new leaders, supports cultural and community based non-profit organizations, and improves the quality of life for all Washingtonians.

Northwest Health Law Advocates is a nonprofit organization that has fought for health care for all Washingtonians since 1999. In coalition with partners, we’ve been fighting for immigrant health access.

Thank you!

We invite Washingtonians born outside the US who are currently enrolled in Apple Health Expansion or eligible for Apple Health Expansion to complete this survey.

All respondents currently enrolled in Apple Health Expansion or eligible for Apple Health Expansion who opt in will be considered for a 30-min follow up interview; those who complete an interview will receive a $50 gift card.

Individuals who are not eligible for or enrolled in Apple Health Expansion can complete this survey.

Thank you for your time.

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* 1. Should WA have a program to provide a health safety net for all Washingtonians?

Yes

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* 2. In your opinion, what is most important to include in a health safety net program, if it is not possible to cover all services? (Assume basic hospital care is covered)

	Most important	2nd most important	3rd most important	4th most important	5th most important	6th most important	7th most important	8th most important	9th most important
Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.)	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) Most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 2nd most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 3rd most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 4th most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 5th most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 6th most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 7th most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 8th most important	Specialty care (like cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) 9th most important
Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use Most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 2nd most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 3rd most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 4th most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 5th most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 6th most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 7th most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 8th most important	Outpatient therapy for mental health or substance use 9th most important
Prescription drugs	Prescription drugs Most important	Prescription drugs 2nd most important	Prescription drugs 3rd most important	Prescription drugs 4th most important	Prescription drugs 5th most important	Prescription drugs 6th most important	Prescription drugs 7th most important	Prescription drugs 8th most important	Prescription drugs 9th most important
Dental care	Dental care Most important	Dental care 2nd most important	Dental care 3rd most important	Dental care 4th most important	Dental care 5th most important	Dental care 6th most important	Dental care 7th most important	Dental care 8th most important	Dental care 9th most important
Primary care	Primary care Most important	Primary care 2nd most important	Primary care 3rd most important	Primary care 4th most important	Primary care 5th most important	Primary care 6th most important	Primary care 7th most important	Primary care 8th most important	Primary care 9th most important
Ambulance	Ambulance Most important	Ambulance 2nd most important	Ambulance 3rd most important	Ambulance 4th most important	Ambulance 5th most important	Ambulance 6th most important	Ambulance 7th most important	Ambulance 8th most important	Ambulance 9th most important
Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs)	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) Most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 2nd most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 3rd most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 4th most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 5th most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 6th most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 7th most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 8th most important	Physical Therapy, occupational therapy and medical equipment (like wheelchairs) 9th most important
Laboratory and diagnostic tests	Laboratory and diagnostic tests Most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 2nd most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 3rd most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 4th most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 5th most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 6th most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 7th most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 8th most important	Laboratory and diagnostic tests 9th most important
Other	Other Most important	Other 2nd most important	Other 3rd most important	Other 4th most important	Other 5th most important	Other 6th most important	Other 7th most important	Other 8th most important	Other 9th most important

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Why do you consider your top 3 the most important types of health care?

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* 4. Where do you get care?
Please check all the providers you’ve seen (this past year)

Primary care provider

Community Health Clinic

Free Clinic

Medical Specialists

Pharmacy

Behavioral Health providers

Urgent care

Dentist

Emergency room

I have not seen a provider

Other

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* 5. Please check all that apply to you:

I have challenges getting Apple Health/other coverage

I have difficulty finding a provider that takes my coverage

I can't afford to see a doctor

I can't afford to fill at least one of my prescriptions

I am afraid to access health care or other public benefits due to immigration concerns

I am afraid to access health care or public benefits due to privacy concerns

I had or am having difficulty finding a provider who speaks my preferred language

None of the above

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* 6. What do you want to tell lawmakers about your priorities or challenges accessing health care?

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* 7. Apple Health (Expansion) today covers a broad benefits package, but the legislature only funded space for 12,000 people while more than 30,000 people are eligible and waiting for coverage. If you had to choose, which would you pick?

I prefer that the people covered today keep the same health benefits

I prefer that more people get coverage, with more limited health benefits for more people

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* 8. Data privacy has been a concern with the federal government. if you had to choose, which would you pick?

Very limited health services (like only emergency care), but your name and address would not be shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

More health services (like prescriptions and outpatient behavioral health as well as emergency), but your name and address could be shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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* 9. Please indicate which category or categories describes you

I am a current Apple Health or Apple Health Expansion enrollee

I am currently income eligible for Apple Health Expansion but unable to enroll

I have an immediate family member who is an Apple Health enrollee

I am a former Apple Health or Medicaid enrollee living or working in WA

None of the above but I like surveys

Immigrant Health Safety Net Survey for AHE enrollees and eligible Washingtonians

1. Washington State Immigrant Community Health Priorities

Question Title

* 1. Should WA have a program to provide a health safety net for all Washingtonians?

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* 2. In your opinion, what is most important to include in a health safety net program, if it is not possible to cover all services? (Assume basic hospital care is covered)

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* 3. Why do you consider your top 3 the most important types of health care?

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* 4. Where do you get care?
Please check all the providers you’ve seen (this past year)

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* 5. Please check all that apply to you:

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* 6. What do you want to tell lawmakers about your priorities or challenges accessing health care?

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* 7. Apple Health (Expansion) today covers a broad benefits package, but the legislature only funded space for 12,000 people while more than 30,000 people are eligible and waiting for coverage. If you had to choose, which would you pick?

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* 8. Data privacy has been a concern with the federal government. if you had to choose, which would you pick?

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* 9. Please indicate which category or categories describes you

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* 10. What has been most helpful about the Apple Health or Apple Health Expansion program for you or your family?

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* 11. Do you have any concerns about the Apple Health Expansion program (such as coverage limitations, data sharing, etc.)? If so, what are they?

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* 12. Please share any other comments, questions or suggestions:

Immigrant Health Safety Net Survey for AHE enrollees and eligible Washingtonians

1. Washington State Immigrant Community Health Priorities

Question Title

* 1. Should WA have a program to provide a health safety net for all Washingtonians?

Question Title

* 2. In your opinion, what is most important to include in a health safety net program, if it is not possible to cover all services? (Assume basic hospital care is covered)

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* 3. Why do you consider your top 3 the most important types of health care?

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* 4. Where do you get care?Please check all the providers you’ve seen (this past year)

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* 5. Please check all that apply to you:

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* 6. What do you want to tell lawmakers about your priorities or challenges accessing health care?

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* 7. Apple Health (Expansion) today covers a broad benefits package, but the legislature only funded space for 12,000 people while more than 30,000 people are eligible and waiting for coverage. If you had to choose, which would you pick?

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* 8. Data privacy has been a concern with the federal government. if you had to choose, which would you pick?

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* 9. Please indicate which category or categories describes you

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* 10. What has been most helpful about the Apple Health or Apple Health Expansion program for you or your family?

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* 11. Do you have any concerns about the Apple Health Expansion program (such as coverage limitations, data sharing, etc.)? If so, what are they?

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* 12. Please share any other comments, questions or suggestions:

* 4. Where do you get care?
Please check all the providers you’ve seen (this past year)