Health Insurance and Healthcare
This page offers information about resources to help enrolling in health insurance and finding health services, organized into the following sections:
Depending on your circumstances and income, you may qualify for Apple Health, Washington’s Medicaid health insurance program. If not, there may be other options for you for insurance coverage that will work for you. There are several ways to get health insurance help.
King County Community Health Access Program (CHAP)
Navigators will assist you in determining your eligibility for and enrolling in a health insurance plan. CHAP is primarily for King County residents.
- Community Health Access Program
- Call: 206-284-0331 or 1- 800-756-5437
- In-person Thursdays 9 am to 4 pm at the Opportunity Center at NSC
Washington Healthplanfinder
Statewide service providing information about health insurance options. Explore Washington Healthplanfinder on your own or call for assistance. This includes information about Cascade Care Savings plans for lower cost health insurance if you are not eligible for Apple Health
- WA Health Plan Finder
- Call: 1-855-923-4633
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
A service to answer questions about Medicare plans (for older adults and those who may be eligible because of disability) . Trained SHIBA volunteers can assist with enrollment
- SHIBA Website
- Call: 1-800-562-6900
King County Community Health Access Program (CHAP)
Navigators will assist you in finding health screening services, medical and dental clinics with sliding fees, pregnancy tests and prenatal care, and other health services
- Community Health Access Program
- Call: 206-284-0331 or 1-800-756-5437
- In-person Thursdays 9 am to 4 pm at the Opportunity Center at NSC
Meridian Center for Health
Clinic close to NSC that offers primary medical care, behavioral health services, WIC/neonatal and infant/child healthcare, dental care, and pharmacy. Low cost, with sliding scale options. Partners at this clinic are Neighborcare Health, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care, and King County Public Health.
- 10521 Meridian Ave N.
- Meridian Center for Health website
- Call: 206-296-4990.