For Patients & Their Advocates

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Patients are typically between 18-64 years old.

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A patient’s household combined income must fall at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.

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Patients must be referred by their primary care provider or a hospital. After the referral and enrollment form are received, the KCPA Case Manager will schedule the specialty appointment.

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Patients who reside in King County will be seen by a King County provider.

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Initial enrollment is for a six-month period. An extension may be granted, pending continued eligibility and treatment needs.

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Safety net clinics and private physicians provide primary care homes for patients.

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Primary care physicians refer eligible patients to specialists and hospitals who, through KCPA, donate their services.

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Physician volunteer commitments and patient referrals are managed through a KCPA Case Manager.

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For tracking purposes only, services provided are recorded through standard insurance claim forms.

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Patients receive their medications through their primary care providers or safety net clinics.