Expanding a Washington tax credit could be a prescription to help lower-income patients April 10, 2025

Esther K. Chung, MD, Washington PSR member | Washington State Standard

Not only are tax credits one of the most important ways of righting our inequitable tax system, but they are also one of the most effective ways to help working people address their social needs. Unlike more conditional forms of aid, people have control over this money and can use it as they see fit — on groceries, rent, or book supplies for their children. More cash in people’s pockets means better health outcomes, better educational outcomes for children and teens, better maternal health outcomes, and less chronic illnesses down the line.