HEALTH CARE / HEALTH INSURANCE

Purchase insurance on the WA state health exchange by May 8: If you are currently uninsured and do not qualify for health insurance through the union Sound Health and Wellness Trust, you can purchase health insurance through our state’s health care exchange through May 8, 2020. This is a special enrollment period to allow uninsured individuals in our state to enroll in health coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. You should contact the Customer Support Center between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday at 1-855-923-4633; TTY: 1-855-627-9604, or a local certified broker or navigator, request the Special Enrollment Period, and select a plan by May 8. Language assistance and disability accommodations are provided at no cost.

In addition, current state health plan customers whose income has changed due to a reduction in work hours during the COVID-19 state of emergency, or anyone who has lost employment altogether, should report income changes. You may be eligible for Washington Apple Health or increased subsidy assistance to pay for your premiums. More information is available here.

Apple Health (Medicaid): In Washington State, Medicaid is called Apple Health. Apple Health provides preventative care, like cancer screenings, treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and many other health care services. Apply or get more info here.

Free virtual visits: CHI Franciscan is offering free Virtual Urgent Care Visits for mild COVID-19 symptoms, go here to get the discount code

Online/Telemedicine options from the Union Sound Health and Wellness Trust:

PPO Members:

Doctor on Demand homepage

Nurse line: (877) 362-9969 and select option 1 (available 24/7)

If you are going to be hospitalized or have a serious health condition, request help from a nurse with the Guardian Nurses program, call: (877) 362-9969 and select option 2

Kaiser Permanente Members: