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.
As an Apple Health (Medicaid) provider, use this page to learn more about the Health Home program and find Health Home program resources.
The Health Home program is a partnership between HCA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
A Health Home is not a place. It is a set of services supporting eligible clients.
The Health Home program helps clients:
The Health Home program provides the following specific services:
Apple Health clients of all ages, including Medicaid/Medicare dual eligible clients, may be eligible for the Health Home program if they:
Additional requirements do apply.
The Health Care Authority (HCA) contracts with "lead organizations", which include:
The lead organizations contract with care coordination organizations (CCO), such as:
Together they provide the Health Home services through qualified care coordinators.
The Health Home dashboard represents the collaborative work between HCA and the Department of Social and Health Services Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (DSHS-ALTSA) to optimize this service as part of the overall strategy towards a healthier Washington.
The dashboard provides visual information for users to see available Health Home services and service providers in their area. We update this information quarterly to remain responsive to client and potential-client needs.
If your organization is interested in becoming a care coordination organization (CCO), contact Health Homes to receive information about our lead organizations, which you can contact to get started.
The following Health Home resources are available for health professionals involved with the Health Home program.
Materials and resources that can be used to educate providers and clients about the Health Homes program.
The following forms are available in Word and PDF format and may be available in a variety of languages including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Example contracts and information about rate structure and payment rates for the Health Home program.
Email: Health Homes
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Phone: 1-855-567-0252