URGENT INSURANCE ALERT: ACTION REQUIRED
Important Network Change for Husky Health Center
Do you or your dependents currently have health insurance coverage through any of the plans listed below? This change could impact your access to in-network care at Husky Health Center and all UW Medicine facilities in 2026.
Affected Plans
UW Medicine facilities, including Husky Health Center, will no longer be in-network with certain coverages under the following plans, effective January 1, 2026:
Washington Health Insurance Exchange Plans:
- Plans with Regence BlueShield of Washington (specifically individual/family plans purchased through the Exchange, such as the new Individual Connect network).
Medicare Advantage Plans:
- Plans with Humana
- Plans with PacificSource
- Plans with Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)
What This Means For You
If you remain on an affected plan in 2026, services received at Husky Health Center and other UW Medicine facilities may be considered Out-of-Network, resulting in significantly higher out-of-pocket costs (including being responsible for the entire cost of service).
IMMEDIATE ACTION STEP
You must visit the official UW Medicine insurance page to confirm the status of your specific plan and learn about in-network options for 2026.
Open Enrollment Deadlines
Please pay close attention to the deadlines for changing your plan to ensure continuous in-network coverage:
- Medicare Advantage Plans: The deadline to select a new plan is typically December 7th (for a Jan 1st start).
- Washington Health Insurance Exchange Plans: The deadline to select a new plan for a Jan 1st start is typically December 15th.
Additional resources
All Services + Activities Fee-paying UW Seattle students are eligible for select subsidized services from Husky Health Center.
Husky Health Center is part of the UW Medicine financial assistance policy. Visit our website to determine your eligibility.