Project Access Northwest is a non-profit 501(c)3 formed in 2006 to improve access to specialty health care for low-income and uninsured patients. It matches volunteer specialty care providers and hospital partners with carefully pre-screened patients in need of care. Originally started in King County (Washington state), it has since expanded its service area to include Kitsap and Snohomish counties. Project Access Northwest also provides dental care in King County to qualifying Northwest Kidney Center patients.
From the beginning, Project Access Northwest has specialized in Care Coordination, matching volunteer specialty care providers and hospital partners with carefully pre-screened patients in need of care.
Even with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the need for better access to health care services — especially specialty dental care — remains. Project Access Northwest remains committed to matching patients in need with caring volunteer providers and to developing innovative programs that improve health care access in our region.
It also developed the statewide Premium Assistance program to assist those who are eligible to purchase private health insurance on the Washington Health Benefits Exchange but for whom paying the premiums is a financial hardship.
In 2023, Project Access Northwest launched its statewide Pro Bono Counseling program. Through a growing network of volunteer mental health professionals, we help connect uninsured and underinsured individuals to the quality mental health care services they need.
Everyone in our community will have access to appropriate health care services.
Project Access Northwest will improve community health by connecting those most vulnerable to vital health care services.
compared to Federal Poverty Level
With the guidance of our Care Coordination team, nearly all of our patients arrive on time to their appointments—fully equipped with everything they need to receive the best care possible.
Additionally, we referred 2% of our clients for additional support with other social drivers of health.