As of February 13, 2012, The Washington State Department of Health J-1 Waiver Program had received six (6) applications. Washington State’s criteria are as follows:
Washington State will sponsor up to 30 waivers per Federal Fiscal Year (October 1-September 30).
- At least twenty (20) of the total waivers are available to primary care physicians
- Up to ten (10) of total waivers are available to specialists.
- On April 1 of each year, any waivers remaining unfilled will be available to either primary care or specialist physicians on a first come, first serve basis.
- Eligible employers must be located in a designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or whole-county Medically Underserved Area (MUA).
Contact us today to get started on your J-1 Waiver Application.