100+ years of exceptional care has a new name

The Everett Clinic and The Polyclinic are now Optum Care Washington

We’re here to keep you healthy and happy

It's all part of our mission to help people live healthier lives and to make the health system work better for everyone.

Caring for Puget Sound families for generations

The Everett Clinic and Polyclinic have served this community for 100 years. As we become Optum, we’re ready to support our patients for the next 100.

We’re opening new clinics, launching new services, and introducing innovative ways to help people live healthier. It’s all part of our commitment to provide a whole new level of care. And we’re just getting started.

About Optum

The Everett Clinic and Polyclinic believe that the right partnerships can make your best work even better. That’s why we’ve aligned with Optum to provide accessible, innovative care for our community. Optum has a mission that connects with ours: To create a healthier world with you at the center. Together, we help make health care more accessible and effective for everyone.

FAQs

Did Optum buy The Everett Clinic and The Polyclinic?

No. Optum does not own Optum Care Washington, formerly The Everett Clinic, PLLC or The Polyclinic, PLLC, d/b/a Optum Care Washington. The businesses are remaining physician owned group practices. Our medical groups have the expertise, experience, and dedication to create exceptional, personalized experiences for you, our valued patients and our communities. We’ve been a part of Optum for several years and will continue to be locally led. Optum provides services such as administrative support, business systems solutions, technical infrastructure as well as access to care innovations.

Why are you now branded Optum?

The Optum brand reflects our combined passion to bring you and your health care providers forward-thinking approaches to care utilizing data, insights and technology in partnership with empathy and understanding. By aligning under the Optum name, we are making it easier for you to find care, resources and services throughout Washington. Together, we are a unified team, focused on providing high-quality care when and where you need it.

Will I still get to see my provider?

Yes. Your relationship with your doctor and other medical providers will not change. You will see the same great staff and providers when you come to the clinic locations. Our relationship with you and our commitment to your health remains the same.

Will you still accept my insurance?

Yes, all health insurance plans currently accepted will still be accepted.

Do I need to call my insurance plan to let them know?

No, you do not need to notify your insurance plan. We have done that for you already.

What will be different for me?

Nothing. You can continue to rely on the same doctors and providers at the same locations. You should still visit EverettClinic.com or Polyclinic.com for location information and hours. Over the next few months, you’ll see the Optum name and logo on our clinics and communications.

Will patients gain access to other Optum medical groups/service providers?

In the short term, the access and services we provide our patients will remain the same; we will not be changing any provider networks. In the longer term, we expect there will be opportunity to expand access from The Everett Clinic and The Polyclinic to other products and services in the Optum family; however, no immediate changes are planned.

Will I get an updated health insurance card with the new name?

If your insurance card references The Everett Clinic or The Polyclinic on it, it will continue to be valid this year and accepted by your network of doctors. Some health insurance plans may issue an updated ID card in 2024, and others will not do so until 2025 – timing on this will vary depending on the plan.

Who is Optum?

Optum is an integrated whole-health organization that puts you and your loved ones at the heart of everything we do. At Optum, we’re working to create a healthier world for everyone. Our focus is on what really matters: You.

What changes will I see?

Beginning in April 2024, we will transition to the Optum name and logo in all our clinics and communications. Our name is changing to Optum and our commitment to your health is stronger than ever. Over the next several months, you’ll see building signage change. Our websites and patient communications will also be updated.

What has already changed?

Our caller ID has been updated to Optum. Your MyChart secure patient portal has been updated to Optum as well.

Optum Care Washington

Optum Care Washington and The Polyclinic , PLLC, d/b/a Optum Care Washington are physician owned and led practices having complete authority for all medical decision-making and patient care through their physicians and other licensed professionals. Optum Care Washington, through its management organizations (“Optum”) provides non-clinical administrative services to support the Practices and their physicians. Neither Optum nor its management companies employ, engage, or supervise physicians or other licensed professionals or determine or set the methods, standards, or conduct of the practice of medicine or health care provided by the Practices or by any of their licensed professionals.
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