Medicaid & healthcare exchanges

The University of Washington does not currently offer medical coverage to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.  For help with applying for health insurance contact Hall Health Center’s Health Promotion Office at hhpccweb@uw.edu or 206-616-8476.

If you need insurance

UW students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents can obtain insurance from a variety of private and public sources:

• Washington Health Benefit Exchange
• Federal Health Insurance Marketplace
• Washington Apple Health/Medicaid
• Private Marketplace, through insurance brokers

Additional resources

• Washington State Coverage comparison tool
• UW Student Affordable Care Act FAQ’s
• Free in-person assisters and certified application counselors
• Washington Exchange Student/Young Adult FAQ’s
• Hall Health Insurance Page, for UW-specific information