LYNNWOOD—Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) met with the Verdant Health Commission, and Lahai Health Executive Director David Eller, to discuss the potential impacts of the federal government’s new spending bill on the region’s access to affordable healthcare. Rep. Larsen meets with the Verdant Health Commission and Lahai Executive Director David Eller Friday, October 3. “In 2023, in Whatcom County, 50% of the babies born there were born into families who used Medicaid as their primary healthcare. One of Verdant’s solutions is its community partnerships of which Lahai Health, who provide health care services to uninsured, low-income, individuals. Lahai Health relies on about 500 volunteers to offer its services.