Applying for health insurance is safe in Washington and will not affect immigration status.
It’s true – understanding health care is a challenge for everyone.
You deserve to be safe. Federal and state laws protect your privacy when applying for health insurance. Your information will be used only to determine eligibility and not for immigration enforcement.
Your Guide to Health Insurance
Who can apply for a health plan?
As of November 1, 2023, anyone living in Washington, can buy quality health insurance, regardless of immigration status.
Things to know:
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What is health insurance and why do I need it?
Health insurance helps you pay for (covers) health care services. like:
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What will I need to apply for a health plan?
When you apply, you’ll be asked for information about you and your family to find out which plan might be best for you and to check for savings. Things like:
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Everyone’s situation is different. Let’s work together to get you a health plan.
Still have questions?
Get more information about sign in up for a health plan, health insurance, and other health plan options in 2024 for immigrants.
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You now have options. Find the best health plan for your health needs and your budget.
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Need help?
CHPW plan specialists live all over Washington. See who’s local to you and connect with them directly.
Meet a local specialistWe partner with official organizations to make sure we provide accurate information about your choices.
And we have strong relationships with programs serving immigrant communities throughout Washington such as community health workers, school district migrant programs and immigrant agencies across the state.
We're here for you
Find a locally-based CHPW representative near you who'll answer questions and go over options just for you. Or call us at 1-833-993-0181 (TTY:711), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or use one of the options below.
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- 1-866-907-1906
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Community Health Plan of Washington Individual & Family Plans is a health insurance plan for individuals and families. To enroll in a Community Health Plan of Washington Individual and Family plans, you must be eligible and live in our service area (Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Grant, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Mason, Okanogan, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima counties in Washington state).
*CHPW offers one of several Cascade Select products offered on Washington Health Benefit Exchange.
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