Recategorization Schedule
| Rounds | Regions | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 |
North, Northwest, West* *Counties Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan Island, Snohomish, Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, North Pacific |
February 12, 2026 – Apps released April 16, 2026 – Apps due June 18, 2026 – Decisions made |
| Round 2 |
South Central, East* *Counties Yakima, Kittitas, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Asotin, Garfield |
July 20, 2026 – Apps released September 21, 2026 – Apps due November 24, 2026 – Decisions made |
| Round 3 |
Central, North Central, Southwest* *Counties King, Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, South Pacific |
February 15, 2027 – Apps released April 15, 2027 – Apps due June 16, 2027 – Decisions made |
Categorization Applications
Cardiac Center
Stroke Center
- Additional Forms
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- Cardiac and Stroke Center General Info (PDF)
- Level 1 and 2 Cardiac Center Appendix A (PDF)
- Level 1 and 2 Cardiac Center Appendix B (PDF)
- Level 1 and 2 Cardiac Center Appendix D (PDF)
- Level 1 Cardiac Certification Statement (PDF)
- Level 1 Cardiac Center Documentation Checklist (PDF)
- Level 2 Cardiac Center Certification Statement (PDF)
- Level 2 Cardiac Center Documentation Checklist (PDF)
- Level 1 Stroke Center Certification Statement (PDF)
- Level 1 Stroke Center Documentation Checklist (PDF)
- Level 2 Stroke Center Certification Statement (PDF)
- Level 2 Stroke Center Documentation Checklist (PDF)
- Level 3 Stroke Center Certification Statement (PDF)
- Level 3 Stroke Center Documentation Checklist (PDF)