UW Medicine’s contracts with Aetna for Medicare Advantage and Commercial services expire on May 31, 2025, unless renewed. We have not been able to reach a fair agreement with Aetna that is financially feasible. If an agreement cannot be reached, we will be out of network with Aetna, effective June 1, 2025. Learn more.

Because Everyone Needs a Little Help Sometimes

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If you’re needing help and not sure who to call, search ValleyCares, a care network to help people connect with local social service programs in our community. 

Everyone is welcome to use this resource—it’s free, you don’t have to be a Valley Medical Center patient or have medical insurance.

Why use ValleyCares.valleymed.org? For many, getting help is hard. The ValleyCares site is an easy, one-stop hub to nearly 3,000 free or reduced cost programs serving King County. Just type in your zip code and find services near you. Find resources for: 

  • Shelter & housing
  • Food & nutrition education
  • Bus passes & help with transportation costs
  • Goods, including baby supplies, medical supplies, home goods, personal safety, toys & gifts
  • Addiction & recovery services
  • Crisis care
  • Money
  • Job training
  • Work 
  • Legal aid