Washington State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

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The Insurance Commissioner’s Office has the responsibility of regulating the insurance business in Washington under authority granted by the insurance laws of this state.

The first Insurance Commissioner was elected in 1908. There have been eight elected insurance commissioners since then, including the current Commissioner, Mike Kreidler, who was elected in 2000, and re-elected in 2004. Office of the Insurance Commissioner Home Page

Check to see if you qualify for any of the DSHS programs first.

DSHS
	Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is a helping hand and lifeline for one out of every four Washington residents. Each year, more than 1.5 million children, families, vulnerable adults and seniors come to DSHS for protection, comfort, food assistance, financial aid, medical care and other services. As a single agency, DSHS is able to provide services from several programs to meet the multiple needs of the majority of clients. DSHS Programs and Information

DSHS	State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
	Over 100,000 children and teenagers in Washington State don't have health insurance. Many families can get free or low-cost health insurance for their kids. A family of 4 with gross income up to $4,303 month may be eligible. Use this link for a complete list of income standards. income standards.
	Learn More About the Program and Services Offered

	Washington Basic Health Program
	Basic Health is a state-sponsored program providing affordable health care coverage through private health plans. Basic Health is for Washington State residents who are: Within Basic Health's income guidelines. Not be eligible for free or purchased Medicare; Not institutionalized at the time of enrollment; and Not attending school full-time in the United States on a student visa. How to Apply for Help

If You Still Don't Qualify, look for low-cost Individual Health Plans

Washington State Health Insurance Pool

Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) The Washington State Health Insurance Pool was created by the Washington State Legislature to provide access to health insurance coverage to all residents of the state who are denied individual health insurance. WSHIP coverage is also available to residents of Washington State counties where individual health benefit plans or commercial Medicare supplemental insurance is not for sale to the general public.

Washington State Health Insurance Pool Plans For help applying for an individual or OMIP policy, call First Choice Health Insurance, Inc. at 1-888-957-5001 or Request information.

If you need assistance or help and are enrolled in Medicare.

	Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor
	Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) SHIBA is a statewide network of trained volunteers who educate, assist, and serve as advocates for people with Medicare. SHIBA volunteers help people with Medicare understand their rights and options in health insurance, so that they can make informed choices. Visit SHIBA Help Line Home Page

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