We're #1 (according to USNWR) (Seattle, Moses Lake: 2015, income, income tax)
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Kind of surprised to see our neighbor Oregon so far down the list. Oregon tanked their ratings mainly due to mediocre education, fiscal stability, and opportunity.
#15 on natural environment seems a little low. Does New Hampshire really have that much better natural environment than Washington or Minnesota? I've been to both states and would disagree.
We didn't fare so well in the last 4 categories, but it looks like the first 4 carried us into the #1 spot.
Healthcare could be skewed because the state doles out a lot of free healthcare when the insured can barely afford the copays and out of pocket expenses.
#14 in natural environment? Washington has everything from high deserts to rain forests? Take a trip to the North Cascades and tell me again how we're #14.
These lists are always inexact science, but then again Washington, and Seattle, always seem to score high.
On the healthcare issue, not sure what you mean as being "absolutely terrible". Washington ranks #4 in this category from the report. From a compassion standpoint, WA has one of the best expanded medicaid programs in the country. Perhaps you were referring to something else in the health care industry.
#14 in natural environment? Washington has everything from high deserts to rain forests? Take a trip to the North Cascades and tell me again how we're #14.
Solely based on "the quality of air and water in a state, as well as exposure to pollution and toxins". Three National Parks don't count.
These lists are always inexact science, but then again Washington, and Seattle, always seem to score high.
On the healthcare issue, not sure what you mean as being "absolutely terrible". Washington ranks #4 in this category from the report. From a compassion standpoint, WA has one of the best expanded medicaid programs in the country. Perhaps you were referring to something else in the health care industry.
I’m referring to the fact that there is inadequate healthcare per capita everywhere in the state except in the greater Seattle area. Washington still has many rural/remote areas and they are poorly underserved. If there were as many medical clinics as there are marijuana stores, healthcare in Washington would be awesome.
P.S., many individuals/families are not eligible for “expanded medicaid”.
I’m referring to the fact that there is inadequate healthcare per capita everywhere in the state except in the greater Seattle area. Washington still has many rural/remote areas and they are poorly underserved. If there were as many medical clinics as there are marijuana stores, healthcare in Washington would be awesome.
P.S., many individuals/families are not eligible for “expanded medicaid”.
So Seattle is supposed to give rural areas more than the $3B a year they already do? If someone chooses a lesser populated part of Washington, there will be compromises. Beauty at a lower price, sure, but lower populated areas have less money to pay for infrastructure and services. They are already extremely supplemented by King County and don’t pay state income tax. They need to choose what price they are willing to pay to have a lower price.
This state is absolutely terrible for health care, unless you live in or around Seattle or Portland.
When I was "between jobs" living in Moses Lake back in 2015 my wife and I got Washington State "Apple Care" and it paid for our doctor and dentist bills pretty much in full. I don't know what you're talking about. That only lasted for about 3 months until I found a job in my medical field over in Dodge City, KS.
We were really happy to have that medical/dental and I remain grateful to the State of Washington for it to this day.
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