Department of Health - Community and Family Health
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 288.8 | 89,501 | 662,079 | 751,580 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 342.4 | 89,274 | 665,433 | 754,707 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 53.6 | (227) | 3,354 | 3,127 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 18.6% | (0.3%) | 0.51% | 0.42% |
2026 Policy Other Changes |
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| 988 Call Centers | 0.0 | 0 | 8,598 | 8,598 |
| Administrative Reduction | 0.0 | (26) | 0 | (26) |
| Birth Equity Exp Removal | 0.0 | (972) | 0 | (972) |
| Birth Equity Project | 0.0 | 0 | 2,913 | 2,913 |
| Cannabis Revenue Distribution | 0.0 | 0 | (128) | (128) |
| 2026 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | (998) | 11,383 | 10,385 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | (998) | 11,383 | 10,385 |
| 2026 Policy Level | 342.4 | 88,276 | 676,816 | 765,092 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 53.6 | (1,225) | 14,737 | 13,512 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 18.6% | (1.4%) | 2.2% | 1.8% |
Policy Changes
988 Call Centers
Funding is provided for increased staffing levels to meet the statutorily required 90% in-state answer rate for the 988 Lifeline due to growth in call volumes and the increase in calls after the national LGBTQ+ line was shut down. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, Stw988BehavHealth&SuicidePrevLine - State, other funds)
Administrative Reduction
Funding is reduced to reflect a reduction in administrative services. (General Fund - State)
Birth Equity Exp Removal
Savings are achieved by reducing the expansion of community outreach and education. (General Fund - State)
Birth Equity Project
Increased expenditure authority is provided for the Birth Equity Project grant award to provide parenting and birth support including doula care, lactation support, workforce training, and childbirth education to Washingtons Black/African American, African Immigrant, and American Indian/Alaska Native families. (Public Health Supplemental Account - Local, Public Health Supplemental Account - Private/Local)
Cannabis Revenue Distribution
Appropriations from the Dedicated Cannabis Account are adjusted pursuant to Chapter 169, Laws of 2022 (E2SSB 5796) and the November 2025 revenue forecast. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)