Washington · LGBTQ+ health

LGBTQ+ health resources in Washington

Local places to start, and the official sources that say what Washington's laws and plans cover. We don't summarize state laws ourselves because they change often — the trackers below are updated as they do.

LGBTQIA+ care

Find state resources Gender-affirming care Coverage & denials

In crisis? Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth) 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 · Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 · 988 Lifeline: dial 988, press 3. Free and 24/7.

Community centers and clinics in Washington

Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center
LGBTQ health center offering free HIV/STI testing, PrEP, mental health counseling, GAHT program.
400 E Pine St, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 860-6969
Website

Checked against each organization's own website on 2026-10-03. Call before visiting.

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Check Washington's rules

Movement Advancement Project — Washington profile
Insurance protections, Medicaid policy, and laws on care for minors in this state.
NAIC — find your state insurance department
The regulator that handles complaints about state-regulated plans.
CenterLink directory
Every member LGBTQ+ community center, searchable by location.
Out2Enroll
LGBTQ+-focused help choosing a Marketplace plan in your state.

Next steps

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Your next steps

1.Check the official state and program sources for your situation; rules can change.
2.Ask the practice about affirming care, appointments and your exact insurance plan before booking.
3.Request coverage decisions in writing and keep the appeal deadline if care is denied.
- Find state resources
- Gender-affirming care
- Coverage & denials
- Your state insurance department
  Pick your state to file a complaint against a health plan or request an external review.

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