Welcome to your quarterly newsletter, with information, tips, and resources to help you stay healthy and get the most from your CHPW Individual & Family Plan. Our team is here to support you — every step of the way.
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3 things to know about 2027 Open Enrollment
The Open Enrollment Period is your yearly opportunity to review and renew or change your Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) Individual & Family Cascade Select insurance coverage.
Here are three important things to keep in mind:
1. Open Enrollment runs November 1 through January 15
- Your coverage will begin on January 1, 2027, if you sign up for a new plan by December 31, 2026.
- Your coverage will begin on February 1, 2027, if you sign up for a new plan January 1 – January 15.
- If you want to stay in your current plan, you don’t have to do anything. You will be re-enrolled in the same or a similar plan for 2027.
Renewal notices: You should have already received a renewal letter from CHPW and/or the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (WAHBE). This letter details any 2027 changes to your premiums, deductibles, copays, and covered benefits. Use it as your starting point to decide if you want to keep your current plan or switch to another one.
2. Compare plan options and financial assistance
Take a few minutes to compare 2027 options to find the best match for your health goals and your budget.
Income limits for financial help (federal premium tax credits, state subsidies) can change from year to year. Make sure to update your estimated 2027 household income during the enrollment process in Washington Healthplanfinder to ensure you receive the most savings available to you.
3. Use your coverage
Insurance works best when you use it proactively. Many services, like primary care and urgent care visits, are covered before you meet your deductible. This means you only pay a set, predictable copay (or nothing at all) for these visits from day one, without having to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket first.
You pay nothing out-of-pocket for preventive care, like annual checkups and recommended vaccines, when you see a network provider.
Meet the new, improved myCHPW member portal
Good news: Managing your CHPW coverage just got simpler.
If you’ve used both myCHPW and the Member Center online portal in the past, you know that having information in different places can be confusing.
We’ve heard you! That’s why we’re bringing everything together into a single portal: myCHPW.
Log in to just one easy-to-remember website to:
- See your coverage info and eligibility
- Track your Prior Authorizations and Referrals
- Print or view your member ID card
- Update how we contact you
- Change your primary care doctor
- Download plan documents
- And much more
We hope this upgrade makes navigating your health care coverage a bit easier.
Give it a try: Log in or register at myCHPW.org/en/member.
Guide to fall flu and COVID-19 vaccines
The arrival of fall brings a seasonal increase in respiratory illnesses such as the flu and COVID-19. One of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you is to stay up to date on your shots.
Your CHPW Cascade Select plan covers recommended routine vaccinations at no out-of-pocket cost when you get them from an in-network doctor, clinic, or pharmacy.
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recommendations for the 2026–2027 respiratory season:
These are general recommendations. Your doctor may recommend a different vaccination schedule based on your age, health conditions, pregnancy status, or other factors.
You can safely receive your flu shot and COVID-19 shot during the same visit.
See details of DOH vaccine recommendations.
Feeling sick?
In many cases you can avoid the crowded waiting room by using CHPW Virtual Care. Connect with a licensed doctor by phone or video 24/7 from the comfort of your home. Best of all, Urgent Care visits booked through CHPW Virtual Care cost $0 out of pocket!
More resources
- WA Healthplanfinder: How to renew your coverage
- Choosing Health Insurance: Which Individual & Family Plan Is Best for You?
- What is preventive care? Why is it important?
- Shoo, flu! Protect your health with your yearly flu vaccine
- Washington Department of Health vaccine recommendations
That’s all for now. Until next time, be safe and be well.
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