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Immigrant and refugee resources
We are proud to be part of welcoming community where every person can thrive. These resources are intended to support immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, mixed-status families, and the community organizations that support them.
Protecting our clients
ALL people should feel safe and supported when they get health services. Steps taken to strengthen the protections for clients at our health clinics include:
Protecting privacy
- All of our clinics protect patient privacy. This is required by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). We do not disclose personal information, unless ordered by a court or requested by a patient.
- We do not keep records of the immigration status of people seeking services, except in rare cases where a disease investigation requires that information. (Even then, the information is part of the patient’s private record, protected under HIPAA.)
Designated public and private areas
- Our lobby areas are designated as public, while the remaining areas in our clinics are designated as private.
- The law states that federal immigration agents are required to have a valid judicial (court) search warrant to enter private spaces.
Related resources
- Immigrant Access to Health Care in Washington State, Northwest Health Law Advocates
- HCA statement on use of Apple Health (Medicaid) client data, WA State Healthcare Authority
Language Access Program
Language access services are equity in action. We partner with Snohomish, Tacoma-Pierce, Chelan-Douglas, Kittitas, Okanagan and Grant Counties to provide timely, culturally responsive, and accurate information to regional communities on a multitude of social determinants of health. Services include translation, community review, interpretation, voice over, and health literacy and language access basics for staff.
For more information, contact our Language Access Program at email: ESJLanguages@kingcounty.gov
This site is intended to provide general information and connect individuals with helpful resources. It does not offer legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for speaking with a licensed attorney. If you have questions about your legal rights or immigration status, please contact a qualified legal professional.