Language access

The following information guides individuals, assisters, and community partners to resources for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage and Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) coverage in their preferred language. 

Language assistance services are available to Health Care Authority (HCA) customers free of charge and include direct services by bilingual employees, interpreter services, and translation of printed materials.

Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage

In languages other than English

In English

(View or print the English version.)

For adults age 18 to 64 years old and those seeking coverage for children and pregnant individuals
For disability-based coverage for individuals who are blind, disabled, or age 65 and older
For individuals who are in need of long-term care

(Including nursing home care, in-home personal care, assisted living facility, and adult family home programs.)

Translated materials

Some forms and publications on HCA's website have been translated.

If you don't see the materials in the language the individual needs, you can get help or, if necessary, request the document be translated. Call HCA at 1-800-562-3022.

Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) coverage

In languages other than English

In English

(View the print version.)

Employees

Contact your employer's personnel, payroll, or benefits office directly.

Retirees, COBRA, and continuation coverage

Phone: 1-800-200-1004. (TRS: 711)

School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) coverage

In languages other than English

In English

(View the print version.)

Employees

Contact your employer's personnel, payroll, or benefits office directly.

Retirees, COBRA, and continuation coverage

Phone: 1-800-200-1004. (TRS: 711)

Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) coverage

In languages other than English

In English

(View the print version.)

Employees

Contact your employer's personnel, payroll, or benefits office directly.

Retirees, COBRA, and continuation coverage

Phone: 1-800-200-1004. (TRS: 711)