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Medical Services Open to Eligible AI/AN in Pierce County

April 08, 2024

We’re happy to announce that we’ve opened medical services to all eligible American Indian/Alaska Natives living in Pierce County.

Enrollment is dependent on your current patient status with PTHA. Once enrolled, a Patient Access Representative (PAR) will assist the patient in choosing a Primary Care Provider. Please keep in mind that it may take some time to establish primary care, but same-day services will still be available for more immediate care needs.

Never Been a Patient with PTHA

To register for services, please call us and a Patient Access Representative to follow up with your registration.

  • Tribal enrollment card, letter of descendancy, or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB or CDIB)
  • Proof of residency for Pierce County
  • Birth certificate (or hospital announcement) for newborns
  • Marriage/divorce documents to reflect name changes from Birth Certificate
  • Current insurance information, if any (Medicaid, Medicare, or Private Insurance
Currently a Patient Utilizing Other Services

Patients who are currently registered and up to date for non-medical services at PTHA will immediately be eligible to enroll for medical services. To enroll and schedule an appointment with a Primary Care Provider, please call (253) 593-0232.

Wanting to Re-establish/Not Updated Within One Year

Complete Annual Updating:

  1. Verify your information with PTHA staff (phone, address, etc.) or update through patient portal (patient registration).
  2. Submit proof of Pierce County residency.
  3. Complete Washington State Apple Health or DSHS application process (if applicable).

Once annual updating is complete, you may schedule an appointment with a Primary Care Provider by calling us or using the Patient Portal.

If you have any questions, please email PatientRegistration@eptha.com.