Frequently Asked Questions
Which insurances do you accept?
Why can’t I self-pay if I have Medicare or Medicaid?
Medicare and Medicaid have strict policies about which clinics are in-network. Even if patients pay out-of-pocket for services at our facility for the office visit, Medicare or Medicaid will not cover any outside referrals, procedures, labs, prescriptions, or imaging. For these reasons and in order to ensure the best care possible in the timeliest fashion, we are unable to accept patients on these insurances. Below is a list of facilities that can bill one or both of these insurances.
Please note: While this is the current information we have been provided about each of these clinics, we cannot guarantee this information. It is the patient’s responsibility to contact each of these clinics to decide which clinic is the best for their specific needs.
Bellingham Weekend Walk-In Clinic: Accepts Medicare.
1050 Larrabee Ave #102, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2956
PeaceHealth Main: Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
4545 Cordata Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 738-2200
PeaceHealth St. Joseph ER: Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-5400
Sea Mar Community Health Center: Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
4455 Cordata Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 671-3225
Skagit Valley Hospital: Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
1415 E Kincaid St, Mt Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 424-4111
Unity Care Northwest: Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
220 Unity St, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6177
Village Family Health: Accepts Medicare.
910 Harris Ave #102, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2131
The Walk-in Health Clinic: Accepts Medicare (age 65+ and those disabled), does not accept Medicaid (Molina, Community Health Plan) however, patients can self-pay.
2220 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2330
How can I contact my insurance company?
Most insurance cards provide a list of phone numbers on the backside of the card. Your insurance will be able to provide you with information about your specific insurance plan and benefits in detail.
I have insurance, why am I getting a bill?
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Please note: Even though these are the normal operating hours, hours may fluctuate seasonally based on demand. Please call ahead to verify.
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