Unity Care NW is accepting Children’s Dental Patients Now!

According to the Washington State Department of Health more than half of all third graders and almost 38% of kindergartners have active tooth decay. Untreated tooth decay can lead to toothaches, difficulty speaking, chewing, swallowing, sleep problems, and higher rates of chronic disease as adults. Identifying problems early is critical to help kids grow up healthy.

What can you do to improve your child’s oral health?

• Take your child to the dentist for a fluoride varnish and sealants. A fluoride varnish is a concentrated form of fluoride that is painted on teeth, and can also lower tooth decay by about one-third. Sealants are protective coatings that can prevent 80 percent of cavities.

• Call Unity Care NW at (360) 676-6177 to schedule a dental examination with one of our Dental Providers.

When can I apply for individual & family health insurance for 2024 if we do not qualify for a special enrollment?

Open enrollment for 2023 is November 1st, 2023-December 15th, 2023. Your coverage will then take effect January 1st, 2024.

What qualifies me for a special enrollment to apply for individual & family health insurance outside of the open enrollment period?

A. If you have had a loss of coverage for any of the following reasons and you apply within 60 days of that loss you may be eligible for an effective date outside of open enrollment:

• Loss of employer sponsored coverage

• No longer eligible for Medicaid or a public health plan

• Permanent change of residence in an area that your existing plan does not offer coverage

• Birth or adoption of a child

• Loss of coverage on a group plan due to age

• Marriage or dissolution of marriage