Community Health Network of Washington

What Community Health Network of Washington does

Community Health Network of Washington (CHNW) is a Seattle-based nonprofit founded in 1992 that operates as a statewide network of 21 Community Health Centers (CHCs) running more than 190 clinics across Washington state. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), is a Washington State licensed Health Care Services Contractor that underwrites Medicaid, Medicare, and Individual & Family Plans (Cascade Select Gold, Silver, Bronze). The network serves approximately hundreds of thousands of Washington residents, with particular focus on low-income, uninsured, immigrant, and refugee populations; member CHCs such as Neighborcare Health, HealthPoint, International Community Health Services, CHAS, and Community Health of Central Washington each serve tens of thousands of patients.

The organization's core "product" is an integrated payer-provider ecosystem anchored by the CHC network (3,100+ primary care providers, 15,000+ specialists, 100+ hospitals in the Cascade Care Affiliate Network) and by CHPW's health plan offerings. Underlying technology comprises electronic health records and care management systems deployed across member CHCs to coordinate care and track social determinants of health, plus the Link to Care WA digital navigation program (launched early 2022) that provides hotline, website, and in-person digital-inclusion support. Distribution combines phone-based sales and enrollment (1-833-933-0181), customer service (1-866-907-1906), direct in-clinic enrollment through CHCs, and the state's Cascade Select marketplace.

CHNW earns revenue primarily through recurring health-insurance premiums from Medicaid and Medicare contracts (government payers) and Individual & Family plan subscribers, with pricing structured into Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers for the Cascade Select line. It is governed by a Board of Directors composed of member CHC CEOs and operates without venture capital, private equity, or public ownership.

Name

Community Health Network of Washington

Legal name

Community Health Network of Washington

Website

https://chnw.chpw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Health Network of Washington is a Seattle-based nonprofit founded in 1992 that operates a statewide network of 21 community health centers and 190+ clinics, offering Medicaid, Medicare, and Individual & Family health plans to Washington residents, with emphasis on underserved and immigrant populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Care Health Insurance

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Care / Network-Based Group Health Plans (Carrier Network Products) (FSAIAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Group Health Insurance (Mid-Market & National Accounts) (FSAIAFAE), Group HMO Plans (FSAIAFAK)

Keywords

• Community health centers
• Health insurance plans
• Medicaid managed care
• Medicare Advantage plans
• Federally qualified health centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Premiums: CHPW operates as a licensed Health Care Services Contractor earning revenue through insurance premiums paid by members enrolled in its Medicaid, Medicare, and Individual & Family Plans (Cascade Select). Premium revenue is collected on a recurring basis from government programs (Medicaid/Medicare) and individual subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Community Health Network of Washington (CHNW) operates a statewide network of 21 Community Health Centers with 190+ clinics delivering primary, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty care regardless of ability to pay. Through its subsidiary Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), it offers health insurance products including Medicaid, Medicare (HealthFirst), and Cascade Select Individual & Family Plans (Gold, Silver, Bronze tiers) to Washington state residents.

Product overview

Community Health Network of Washington (CHNW) operates a platform of health coverage and care delivery offerings anchored by CHPW Health Plans (Medicaid, Medicare, and Individual & Family plans) and a network of 21 Community Health Centers with over 190 clinics. The Cascade Select Individual & Family Plans (offered in Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers) leverage the Cascade Care Affiliate Network to provide comprehensive coverage. The network also includes Link to Care WA, a digital navigation program launched in 2022 to advance digital inclusion. Together, these products form an integrated healthcare ecosystem serving Washington state residents regardless of ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cascade Select Individual & Family Plans Health insurance plans for individuals and families in Washington state, offered in Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers through the Cascade Care Affiliate Network. Available to Washington residents in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kitsap, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pierce, Spokane, and Yakima counties.
• CHPW HealthFirst Medicare Plans Medicare Advantage plans provided by CHPW for Washington state seniors and people with disabilities, backed by a local team with 30 years of experience.
• CHPW Medicaid Plans State-managed Medicaid health coverage plans offered through CHPW for low-income individuals and families in Washington state.
• Community Health Centers Network Network of 21 Federally-Qualified Community Health Centers operating 190+ clinics across Washington state providing affordable primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
• Link to Care WA Digital inclusion program providing a hotline, website, and in-person support to help Washington residents, particularly immigrant and refugee communities, access and manage their healthcare online and by phone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Washington communities since 1992 with track record of community organizing and effective care management
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992CHPW was formed in 1992 as a subsidiary nonprofit managed care company when Washington's Community Health Centers joined together to create both CHPW and its parent company CHNW. CHPW offers Cascade Select Individual & Family Plans leveraging the statewide CHC network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Molina Healthcare: Public managed care company specializing in Medicaid and government-sponsored health plans, with a strong focus on low-income and underserved populations—directly comparable to CHPW's mission and product mix.
• CareSource: Nonprofit managed care plan focused on Medicaid and underserved populations across multiple states, with an emphasis on social determinants of health—comparable in mission and product.
• CareOregon: Nonprofit community health plan serving Oregon Medicaid and Medicare members, with a provider-network-driven model similar to CHNW's CHC-based delivery system.
• L.A. Care Health Plan: Largest publicly operated health plan in the US, serving Medi-Cal and marketplace members in Los Angeles through a community clinic network—closely analogous to CHNW's CHC-anchored, mission-driven model.
• Community Health Choice: Texas-based nonprofit managed care organization serving Medicaid and marketplace members through a community provider network—closely analogous mission and structure to CHNW/CHPW.
• Coordinated Care (Centene): Centene subsidiary operating Apple Health (Medicaid) in Washington state—directly competing with CHPW in the same market with similar product offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Centene Corporation: Largest US Medicaid managed care company with significant Washington presence via subsidiaries—competes with CHPW for state Medicaid contracts and marketplace members.
• Kaiser Permanente Washington: Integrated payer-provider system offering commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans in Washington—competes with CHPW across multiple product lines with a much larger provider network.
• UnitedHealthcare: Largest US health insurer offering Medicaid, Medicare, and Individual plans nationally including in Washington—competes with CHPW on Cascade Select and state Medicaid contracts.

Regional players

• Premera Blue Cross: Largest health plan in Washington state offering commercial, Medicare, and Individual plans on Cascade Select—head-to-head competitor to CHPW in Washington's marketplace.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOhIu9afYJvratTfTJFB_aA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CHPofWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-health-network-of-washington
• Instagraminstagram.com/mychpw/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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