Washington Health Insurance Resources & Contact Information
Resources
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
For publications and help with questions and concerns about all types of insurance: Insurance Consumer Hotline: 1-800-562-6900 or www.insurance.wa.gov.
For education and assistance with health insurance and health care access issues, publications, and referral to a local counseling site: SHIBA HelpLine: 1-800-562-6900 or www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/shiba/default.asp
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Medicare Hotline
(800) MEDICARE: 1-800-633-4227
Local customer service: (206) 615-2345
Local service for Medicare Managed Care:
(206) 615-2351 or www.medicare.gov
Washington State Health Care Authority
Public Employees Beneft Board (PEBB)
www.pebb.hca.wa.gov
Employee customer service: 1-800-700-1555
Retiree customer service: 1-800-200-1004
Basic Health customer service: 1-800-660-9840 or www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov
Federal Department of Health and Human Services
National Elder Care Locator Service:
1-800-677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov
Federal Department of Labor - Employee Benefits Security Administration
Beneft advisors and publication hotline:
1-866-444-3272 or www.dol.gov
Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP)
Customer service: 1-800-877-5187 or www.wship.org
Federal Social Security Administration Customer service:
1-800-772-1213 or www.socialsecurity.gov
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- » A Table Looking At Paying For Coverage for Home-based Care and Long-term Care
Articles:
- » The Need for Expansion and Standardization in Long-Term Health Care Policies
- » The Future of Health Insurance in America
- » More Observations on the Future of Health Insurance in America
Washington Health Guide Pages:
- » Understanding Your Washington Health Insurance Options
- » Defining your Washington Health Insurance Eligibility
- » Employment-Based Washington Health Insurance Coverage
- » Information on COBRA Regarding Washington Health Insurance
- » Individual & Family Washington Health Insurance Coverage
- » Washington Individual Health Insurance Market & Health Screening
- » Shopping for Affordable Washington Health Insurance Coverage
- » More Washington Health Insurance Shopping Tips
- » Required Services by Washington Health Insurance Companies
- » Filing Claims with Washington Health Insurance Companies
- » Knowing Your Rights Regarding Washington Health Insurance Coverage
- » Dealing with Complaints Regarding Washington Health Insurance
- » Low-Cost Washington Health Insurance Coverage Information
- » More Types of Low-Cost Washington Health Insurance Care Coverage
- » Washington Health Insurance Coverage for Children, Pregnant Mothers & Veterans
- » Washington Health Insurance Resources & Contact Information
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