Information about novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

This page is being retired

With the end of the public health emergency (PHE), the materials on this page are being moved to appropriate locations, or removed. Final retirement date is still to be determined.

Apple Health (Medicaid) clients

During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) the Health Care Authority (HCA) extended coverage for all Apple Health (Medicaid) clients. This extension is now ending due to the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2023. For more information, visit the Apple Health and the public health emergency webpage

Public Health emergency status

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ended the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. HCA resumed normal operations April 1, 2023.

Provider, billers, and partners (Apple Health)

Telehealth and COVID-19 policies and FAQs have moved. Find all iterations published since March 2020 on our provider guides and fee schedules page.