Assisted Living Facilities Sue Over Budget Tactics

Washington state is under legal fire after slashing $21 million in Medicaid-assisted living funding — with $45 million more in federal dollars at stake — wrapped into a massive budget bill instead of passing as a standalone law. Advocates argue this unconstitutional move undermines transparency and cripples facilities’ ability to hire staff and serve vulnerable low-income residents, risking delays in care transitions and destabilizing the healthcare system. A judge will weigh in at a preliminary hearing in October, with the plaintiffs seeking to overturn the cuts and restore funding — a case that could reshape how Washington handles future budgetary policy changes. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f95a654e35d4c758