If you’ve ever tried to find a therapist who takes your insurance and failed -- you're not alone.

Many in-network providers are bailing on insurance companies, and it’s affecting access to care.

A new investigation from ProPublica surveyed over 500 therapists nationwide – compiling their answers in a new investigation called “Why I left the network”. 

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

Guests:


Annie Waldman, a reporter at ProPublica covering health care
Canh Tran, a clinical social worker & therapist in Seattle
Dr. Chuck Benincasa, a psychologist working in a group practice in Everett  

Relevant Links:
Why I Left the Network - ProPublica
New Biden Administration Rules Aim to Hold Insurers Accountable for Mental Health Care Coverage - ProPublica
What Mental Health Care Protections Exist in Your State? - ProPublica

If you’ve ever tried to find a therapist who takes your insurance and failed -- you're not alone.
Many in-network providers are bailing on insurance companies, and it’s affecting access to care.
A new investigation from ProPublica surveyed over 500 therapists nationwide – compiling their answers in a new investigation called “Why I left the network”. 
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Annie Waldman, a reporter at ProPublica covering health care
</li>
<li>Canh Tran, a clinical social worker &amp; therapist in Seattle</li>
<li>Dr. Chuck Benincasa, a psychologist working in a group practice in Everett  </li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://projects.propublica.org/why-i-left-the-network/">Why I Left the Network</a> - ProPublica</li>
<li><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/biden-administration-strengthens-mental-health-care-protections">New Biden Administration Rules Aim to Hold Insurers Accountable for Mental Health Care Coverage</a> - ProPublica</li>
<li><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/mental-health-wiltn-states">What Mental Health Care Protections Exist in Your State?</a> - ProPublica</li>
</ul>

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Why it's so hard to find an in-network therapist

For months, parents, students, and faculty at Seattle schools have been nervously awaiting news about potential elementary closures throughout the district. 

Back in May, Seattle Public Schools announced it would need to close roughly 20 schools, citing a $105 million budget shortfall… 

Now, the wait to know FOR SURE about the fate of Seattle schools isn’t over YET, but the elementary schools on the chopping block have been identified.

Wednesday, the district’s “Well Resourced Schools” website published two different proposals. 

One would close 17 schools. The other recommends closing 21.

KUOW Education Reporter Sami West joins Soundside to break down the options at hand.

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 



RELATED LINK:Seattle names 21 public schools to possibly close

For months, parents, students, and faculty at Seattle schools have been nervously awaiting news about potential elementary closures throughout the district. 
Back in May, <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/20-seattle-elementary-schools-could-be-closed">Seattle Public Schools announced it would need to close roughly 20 schools</a>, citing a $105 million budget shortfall… 
Now, the wait to know FOR SURE about the fate of Seattle schools isn’t over YET, but the elementary schools on the chopping block have been identified.
Wednesday, the district’s “Well Resourced Schools” website published two different proposals. 
One would close 17 schools. The other recommends closing 21.
KUOW Education Reporter Sami West joins Soundside to break down the options at hand.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
 
RELATED LINK: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-public-schools-lays-out-various-scenarios-for-which-schools-could-close">Seattle names 21 public schools to possibly close</a>

Breaking down the Seattle Public Schools closure options

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You won’t see Brian Heywood’s name on your ballot this November but you will see his impact.

Heywood is a Redmond based hedge fund manager who spent millions of dollars of his own money to fund citizen’s initiatives against the state’s cap and invest system, capital gains tax, and long term care insurance program.

His PAC, Let’s Go Washington, also gathered signatures for another initiative on your ballot about natural gas regulations. 

Brian Heywood joins Soundside host Libby Denkmann to discuss his attempt to rollback these policies and why he's pursuing citizen's initiatives instead of running for office.

Guest:

Brian Heywood, hedge fund manager and funder behind I-2117, I-2109, and I-2124

Relevant Links:

Seattle Times: 6 initiatives head to WA ballot with $6M support of Brian Heywood

KUOW: WA initiative supporters turn in signatures to repeal capital gains tax, carbon auctions

You won’t see Brian Heywood’s name on your ballot this November but you will see his impact.
Heywood is a Redmond based hedge fund manager who spent millions of dollars of his own money to fund citizen’s initiatives against the state’s cap and invest system, capital gains tax, and long term care insurance program.
His PAC, Let’s Go Washington, also gathered signatures for another initiative on your ballot about natural gas regulations. 
Brian Heywood joins Soundside host Libby Denkmann to discuss his attempt to rollback these policies and why he's pursuing citizen's initiatives instead of running for office.
Guest:
Brian Heywood, hedge fund manager and funder behind I-2117, I-2109, and I-2124
Relevant Links:
Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/6-initiatives-head-to-wa-ballot-with-6m-support-of-brian-heywood/">6 initiatives head to WA ballot with $6M support of Brian Heywood</a>
KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/wa-initiative-supporters-turn-in-signatures-to-repeal-capital-gains-tax-carbon-auctions">WA initiative supporters turn in signatures to repeal capital gains tax, carbon auctions</a>

The man behind three WA initiatives says the state legislature has gone too far, will voters agree?

To ratify, or to strike: those are the options in front of 33,000 Boeing workers this week.

On Monday, machinists at Boeing sites across the West Coast woke up to news that union leadership had reached a tentative contract agreement with the company. 

The last contract was ratified 16 years ago -- in 2008.

However, not everyone is excited about the terms of the agreement.

On Thursday, those union employees will decide to take or reject the offer. If they vote it down, machinists could walk off the job later this week.

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

GUEST:
Lauren Rosenblatt - Seattle Times Innovation, Technology, and Workforce issues reporter

Related Links:
Machinists union agrees on tentative contract deal with Boeing | The Seattle Times
Boeing Machinists union chief expects members will reject deal, strike | The Seattle Times
UNION RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE - PDF of the Contract Basics 

To ratify, or to strike: those are the options in front of 33,000 Boeing workers this week.
On Monday, machinists at Boeing sites across the West Coast woke up to news that union leadership had reached a tentative contract agreement with the company. 
The last contract was ratified 16 years ago -- in 2008.
However, not everyone is excited about the terms of the agreement.
On Thursday, those union employees will decide to take or reject the offer. If they vote it down, machinists could walk off the job later this week.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
GUEST:
<ul>
<li>Lauren Rosenblatt - Seattle Times  Innovation, Technology, and Workforce issues reporter</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/machinists-union-agrees-tentative-contract-deal-with-boeing/">Machinists union agrees on tentative contract deal with Boeing | The Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-machinists-union-chief-expects-members-will-reject-deal-strike/">Boeing Machinists union chief expects members will reject deal, strike | The Seattle Times</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.iam751.org/2024Proposal/SummaryMachinistsReachHistoricTentativeAgreement.pdf">UNION RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE</a> - PDF of the Contract Basics </li>
</ul>

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