Washington Health Corps

Announcements

COVID-19 Updates

Please review the COVID-19 FAQs for guidance on service obligation hours, change of site location, and other answers to COVID-19-related questions. Please check back frequently for program updates. If you have a specific question, please email us at: health@wsac.wa.gov (We are working remotely and responding to your questions.)

2020 Provider Application

The 2020 provider application has closed.

2020 Site Application

Applications are available for sites to request pre-approval status. Apply now. 

• If you are on the 2019 Preapproved Site List below, there is no need to re-apply for 2020. Your site certification will remain on the preapproved list until the 2022 cycle. 
• If you need more information about the site application process, please see the 2019 Health Site Application Webinar.
• Site applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round.
• Please email health@wsac.wa.gov with any updates to current site, provider type, and contact information.

Overview

Washington Health Corps was established by the 2019 Legislature as an umbrella under which the current state health program (SHP) exists and new behavioral health program (BHP) will exist. WSAC also administers the federal health program (FHP), which is a federal grant–state match program, under Washington Health Corps.

The health corps programs encourage licensed health professionals to provide primary care at approved sites in critical shortage areas. The programs provide financial assistance through either conditional scholarships or loan repayment. Many types of health care providers are eligible, in a variety of clinical settings. Health care sites must apply and be approved as part of the application process.

In 2019, approximately 100 health professionals worked in underserved areas of Washington as a result of this program. Since 1990, the program has funded over 1,000 professionals serving in 38 Washington counties, and demand continues to exceed funding available. 

Application Overview & Timeline

Step 1: Sites apply and request pre-approval status. WSAC reviews site applications and posts a list of the pre-approved sites. A full list of the current pre-approved sites is below. Site approval status lasts for three years, contingent on the site continuing to meet minimum qualifications.

Step 2: Providers apply during the provider application cycle. To be eligible for consideration, providers must be working at a pre-approved site, or have an employment contract to start work at a pre-approved site on or before July 1.

Step 3: Sites verify the information submitted on the provider's application and provide additional details about the physical site.

Loan Repayment