Medical services in other states

Can you get medical services in other states? In nearly all cases, children who are on SCHIP must get their medical care within the state of Washington. There are a few exceptions where we will pay for care received in other states:

1. Urgent or emergent care: only if you get the emergency care from doctors, dentists, or other providers who accept your medical ID card.

2. Routine (non-emergency) care: if the care you get is something we would normally pay for but is hard to get in Washington, and you get approval ahead of time. For more information, contact the Medical Assistance helpline or call at 1-800-562-3022.

3. If you live near the state border, Medical Assistance may pay for care you get in Idaho or Oregon. If you live near the border of Canada, contact the Medical Assistance helpline or call at 1-800-562-3022, to talk about your situation.

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