Why Medicaid Matters to Chinook and Our Community

Medicaid Matters: Why We’re Speaking Out

At Chinook Enterprises, we support 235 individuals through Medicaid-funded Employment and Community Inclusion services. These programs aren’t just about services, they’re about opportunity, independence, and dignity.

But right now, Medicaid is at risk. Proposed funding cuts could threaten the supports that empower people with disabilities to thrive in jobs, in their homes, and in their communities.

We’re joining the statewide call to remind lawmakers and the public that #MedicaidMatters, and here’s why:

 

🧾 Fast Facts

• Medicaid supports nearly 2 million people in Washington.
• 70% of adults on Medicaid are working.
• Medicaid funds job coaching, transportation, and inclusion services that make employment possible for many people with disabilities.
• Chinook’s 235 clients rely on these supports daily to reach personal and professional goals.

📚 Resources to Learn More

• Medicaid in Washington State – Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
• Governor Ferguson’s Statement on Protecting Medicaid
• The Arc of Washington: “Medicaid Matters” Document (March 2025)
• The Arc of Washington: WA State Medicaid Fact Sheet (March 2025)
• The Arc of Washington: Medicaid Leave-Behind for Legislators (March 2025)

 

💬 What You Can Do

1. Call or email your local legislators. Share how Medicaid affects your life or someone you love.
2. Use your platform. Re-share social posts or speak from your own experience.
3. Follow organizations like The Arc of Washington and the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council.

Together, we can ensure Medicaid continues to support the people who need it most. 💙

🧡 Medicaid matters to us—because people matter most.