There are a wide variety of resources available to families in need to help them find medical and dental insurance as well as to help them find healthcare providers and dentists for their whole family.
Washington state has recently implemented a fairly comprehensive universal healthcare program, that goes a long ways towards benefitting the state as a whole. By making it possible for every family to have healthcare affordably, a huge burden and worry was lifted from a significant portion of the populations shoulders.
I have found and listed a number of agencies that specialize in connecting families to the resources that they need.
Washington Information Network 2-1-1 - Access the 2-1-1 database by selecting “Search” from in the link. Search for dental resources by city, county, or zip code. If you do not find the service you need, please dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Washington to speak to an Information & Referral Specialist for assistance. A call center is available with translators for all languages. If you are calling from an out-of-state number, please dial toll-free: 1-877-211-WASH (9274). The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) - The SHIBA HelpLine provides free help to people of all ages with questions about health care coverage, affordable health care coverage, and health care access. Spanish available. 1-800-562-6900. ParentHelp123.org - Apply online for Apple Health for Kids, Washington’s free and low cost health insurance program for children under age 19, which provides medical and dental coverage. Families can find referrals for children’s dental clinics and programs by calling the Family Health Hotline 1-800-322-2588 or using the online Resource Finder. The Center for Pediatric Dentistry (CPD) - CPD is a collaboration of the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s. CPD provides comprehensive and specialty dental care to children of all ages, including children with special needs. Medicaid accepted. 206-543-5800 American Indian Dental Services (PDF) - This brochure lists contact information for all Tribal Dental Clinics in Washington State. WA Free Clinic Association - These non-profit clinics see children and adults without dental insurance at little or no cost. WACMHC - The Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers is committed to improving the oral health status of all who seek care in Washington State. ABCD Program - If you are the parent or guardian of a child under the age of six who is insured by Medicaid, he or she is eligible for the ABCD program. To find an ABCD-certified dentist in your community, contact your local ABCD program. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/medical-programs http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/browse-by-state/state/WA https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/HBEWeb/Annon_DisplayHomePage.action?authn_try_count=0&contextType=external&username=string&contextValue=%2Foam&password=sercure_string&challenge_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org |
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