Insurance Enrollment and Resources

Need health insurance? Our Outreach and Enrollment health insurance specialists can help you find a plan that’s right for you.

Sign Up for Washington State Health Insurance

About Washington Open Enrollment Services

Unity Care NW is dedicated to helping our community access and sign up for Washington state health insurance coverage and learn about other options for accessing affordable care. Our enrollment services are free and unbiased. Our Enrollment Specialists have been trained and certified as In-Person Assistors by Washington State’s Health Benefit Exchange and are available to:

  • Help every step of the way during Washington state’s open enrollment process
  • Assist our patients who do not qualify for insurance coverage or who have high deductibles or co-pays in applying for our Sliding Fee Discount Program
  • Provide information about other available programs

Washington Open Enrollment Period Begins November 1st, 2022

You can sign up for Washington state health insurance or change your health insurance for 2023 beginning November 1, 2022.

Outside of the Open or Special Enrollment periods, you may be eligible to apply for coverage if your family is very low-income or your family has recently experienced a life event, such as becoming unemployed, having a baby, or getting married. Enrollment in Apple Health (Medicaid) remains open throughout the year, based on eligibility. Call us at (360) 788-2669 and speak to an Enrollment Specialist about your options for affordable health insurance in Washington.

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

From January 1 – March 31 each year, if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan or switch to Original Medicare (and join a separate Medicare drug plan) once during this time.

If you need help signing up for coverage or selecting a plan, contact Unity Care NW’s certified health insurance specialists for free, unbiased assistance at (360) 788-2669. You can also find tips for choosing a health care plan here.

Enrollment Office Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at (360) 788-2669 and speak to one of our Enrollment Specialists.

COVID-19 Coverage Updates

During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage will not be terminated regardless of any changes of circumstances (i.e. income). Learn more.

The Alien Emergency Medical Program provides COVID-19 medical coverage to people
who do not meet citizenship or immigration status requirements. For more information about this program, click here.

Medical treatment and services related to COVID-19 will not be considered for “Public Charge” purposes.

Insurance Resources

You can also find free or affordable health insurance in Washington by visiting www.wahealthplanfinder.org

Insurance Accepted

UCNW will bill any insurance plan, but if your insurance does not pay, then you are responsible financially for the costs associated with the services rendered. Please contact your insurance plan when you sign up for Washington state health insurance to ensure that they are in network for services at Unity Care Northwest.

Medicaid

  • DSHS (medical, dental and BH)
  • CHPW (medical, BH)
  • Molina (medical, BH)
  • UHC (medical, BH)

Medicare

  • Original Medicare Part B (Medicare and BH)

Medicare Advantage Plans

  • CHPW (medical / BH/ some dental)
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care (medical / BH)
  • Delta Dental of Georgia (Molina Dental)
  • Premera Medicare Advantage (medical / BH)
  • Regence Medicare Advantage (medical / BH)
  • United HealthCare (medical / BH)

WA Health Exchange

  • Kaiser (medical and (BH administered through Magellan)
  • Lifewise (medical / dental / BH)
  • Regence (medical / dental / BH)
  • Cascade Care Plans (medical / dental / BH)

Employer and Other Insurances

  • Aetna (medical / BH)
  • Cigna (medical only)
  • First Choice (medical and BH)
  • Optum (BH only)
  • Triwest / Healthnet (medical and BH only)
  • United Concordia (dental only)
  • United HealthCare (medical only)

 

Sliding Fee Discount Program

To ensure that you have access to affordable care regardless of ability to pay, we also offer a Sliding Fee Discount Program that discounts charges for those who are eligible based on household size and income.

To apply for the Sliding Fee Discount Program, contact our Outreach and Enrollment staff at (360) 788-2669 or enrollment@ucnw.org. You will be asked to complete a Sliding Fee Discount Program Application and provide current proof of household income. If you have no income, you may fill out a Self Attestation of No Income form.

Paying Your Bill

Pay your bill online here. Contact us at (360) 752-7404 or Billing@ucnw.org with any questions.