State Health Insurance Resources

Washington (WA)

Find help with health insurance problems, appeal denials, and access assistance programs in Washington.

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Your state insurance department can help you understand your rights, file complaints against insurers, and access external review processes.

Consumer Assistance Programs

Free programs that can help you understand your health coverage options and resolve insurance problems.

Consumer Assistance
Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

Phone: 800-562-6900

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SHIP (Medicare Assistance)
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

Phone: 800-562-6900

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Medicaid Resources

Washington Health Care Authority (Apple Health)
Medicaid Ombudsman

Washington Apple Health Client Services

Phone: 800-562-3022

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External Review Available

Washington offers an independent external review process for health insurance denials. This is a free or low-cost way to have your denial reviewed by an independent third party.

Learn About External Review

Additional Resources

Other organizations that may be able to help with health coverage issues.

Northwest Justice Project

Free legal services for low-income Washingtonians

CLEAR Hotline

Legal intake line: 888-201-1014

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Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only and may not be current. Contact information and program details change frequently. Please verify current details directly with each organization. Fight Health Insurance is not affiliated with any government agency or the organizations listed on this page. This is not legal advice.