Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
The Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) allows our state to develop and implement innovative projects, activities, and services that improve Apple Health (Medicaid) and support Apple Health enrollees.
Want to receive information about MTP 2.0?
MTP is Washington State's Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver between the Health Care Authority (HCA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). On June 30, 2023, CMS approved a second waiver with Washington state - called MTP 2.0 - which allows the state to provide more programs, services, and supports to our most vulnerable populations through June 2028.
The goals of MTP 2.0 are to:
We will accomplish these goals through numerous MTP programs.
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