System Maintenance Notice

All licensing and credentialing systems will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, until the morning of Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Please complete your applications and renewals now to avoid delays.

Know Your Rights – Information from the Washington State Attorney General’s Office

Visit Our Patient Resource Page for Information On:

  • Reproductive Health Care
  • Gender Affirming Care
  • Reproductive & Gender Affirming Care: Shielding Providers, Seekers & Helpers from Out-of-State Legal Actions
  • Protecting Washingtonian’s Personal Health Data and Privacy

We are excited to introduce a new feature in the DOH / HELMS licensing portal. This feature will be more efficient for licensed professionals whose employers pay renewal fees. Payment Pin is a bulk payment feature that allows employers to pay application or renewal fees for their employees. It is convenient and secure through the HELMS portal. Learn more about how it works and how to set up your payment pin.

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Mental & Physical Health Language Changes in our Application

We have successfully audited and updated our state’s licensing questions to remove any possibly stigmatizing language around mental health. Seeking mental health care is both safe and encouraged. Apply here.

The WMC has received concerns about these changes, which increased the MED conversion rates for Tramadol, Hydromorphone, and Methadone. Learn More

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Rules Workshop Chapter 246-919 WAC, Allopathic Physicians
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WMC Business Meeting
Regular Meeting
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Labor & Industries 7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98512 ,
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Announcements

Non-WMC Announcement: Pharmacy Closures and Prescription Transfers

On May 5, 2025, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy, which is expected to result in pharmacy closures nationwide. Washington will likely not be an exception, and there may be changes to the state's... Read more