CHPW strives to process authorization requests within Washington State and Federal contractual
requirements for timeliness, and in accordance with our member’s health care needs. Periodic
increases in request volume may affect turnaround times. CHPW strives to adhere to the
following processing timelines:
Nurse Advice Line
What kind of care do you need? Not every medical issue needs emergency care. If you have a medical issue that doesn’t seem to be life-threatening, but you’re not sure what to do, you can call our Nurse Advice Line for help. They can help you decide if you should see a primary or urgent care doctor. The Nurse Advice Line is free and available 24/7 for members at 1-866-418-2920 (TTY Relay: 7-1-1).
Community Health Plan of Washington is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Community Health Plan of Washington Medicare Advantage Plan depends on contract renewal. To enroll in a Community Health Plan of Washington Medicare Advantage plan, you must be eligible to receive Medicare Part A and Part B and live in our service area (Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clark, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Pierce, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Walla Walla,Whatcom, and Yakima counties in Washington state). This is not a complete description of benefits, please contact us for more information.
Benefit Disclaimer: Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply.
Premiums Disclaimer: You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
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