# Washington Health Insurance Help - Fight Health Insurance

> Find Washington health insurance resources including consumer assistance programs, insurance department contacts, Medicaid information, and legal aid resources.

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### State Health Insurance Resources

# Washington (WA)

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

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## 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.

**Website:** [https://www.insurance.wa.gov/](https://www.insurance.wa.gov/)

**Consumer Hotline:** [800-562-6900](tel:800-562-6900)

**File a Complaint:** [File a complaint online](https://www.insurance.wa.gov/file-complaint-or-check-your-complaint-status)

## 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](tel:800-562-6900)

[Visit Website](https://www.insurance.wa.gov/about-shiba)

##### SHIP (Medicare Assistance)

###### Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

**Phone:** [800-562-6900](tel:800-562-6900)

[Visit Website](https://www.insurance.wa.gov/get-help-medicare)

## Medicaid Resources

##### Washington Health Care Authority (Apple Health)

**Phone:**
[800-562-3022](tel:800-562-3022)

**Website:**
[Visit Medicaid Website](https://www.hca.wa.gov/)

###### Medicaid Ombudsman

Washington Apple Health Client Services

**Phone:** [800-562-3022](tel:800-562-3022)

[Learn More](https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/apple-health-medicaid-coverage)

## 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](https://www.insurance.wa.gov/independent-review-organizations-iros)

## Additional Resources

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

##### [Northwest Justice Project](https://nwjustice.org/)

Free legal services for low-income Washingtonians

##### [CLEAR Hotline](https://nwjustice.org/get-legal-help)

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.