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We are sorry! During high-volume periods, especially the first of each month, you may not be able to reach us by phone right away or you may get a recorded message about a problem with the number you have called. The numbers below are correct, just very busy. Please try your call again or send an E-mail.

Top Requests

Food or food stamps - (Basic Food) 1-877-501-2233
Find a local office          - - - - -
Replace a lost or stolen Washington EBT Quest Card 1-888-328-9271
Medicaid information for providers 1-800-562-3022
Medicaid information for clients 1-800-562-3022
Verify employment of a contracted care provider 1-360-664-6161
Verify employment of a DSHS employee 1-360-725-5830
Report fraud 1-800-562-6906
Report abuse or neglect 1-866-363-4276
Newhire reporting  - (Child support) 1-800-562-0479
Answer phone - (Benefit questions for current clients) 1-877-980-9220
Child support community relations 1-800-457-6202
Background checks 1-360-902-0299

 

Save time!  Send your mail directly to the right address:

Benefits application or eligibility questions:

Mail:  DSHS Customer Service Center
P.O. Box 11699
Tacoma, WA  98411-9905

Medicaid or provider billing questions:

Mail:  Health Care Authority (HCA)
P.O. Box 45502
Olympia, WA 98504-5502


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General Information

Send an E-mail
Mail: DSHS Constituent Services
PO Box 45130
Olympia, WA 98504-5130

Phone: 1-800-737-0617*
*  Most offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and closed on weekends and  holidays.