Apple Health customer service phone lines down Thursday, October 10.
This Thursday, Apple Health customer service lines will be down from 1:30 to 3:15 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience. View other ways to contact Apple Health.
This Thursday, Apple Health customer service lines will be down from 1:30 to 3:15 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience. View other ways to contact Apple Health.
The enrollment limit for Apple Health Expansion has been met. If you have not applied, you can still complete your application for Apple Health Expansion to be considered if space opens in the program.
If you applied for coverage and were denied because the cap was met, there are no additional steps you need to take. There is still a possibility you may be randomly selected to enroll if space opens in the program. You will receive an eligibility notice if you are selected for enrollment.
View the enrollment announcement for regular updates or visit the Apple Health Expansion webpage for more information. Send questions about what this means for you and your family, and what to expect over the coming months to the Apple Health Expansion inbox.
Learn about eligibility requirements for Apple Health Expansion.
Stay up to date on Apple Health Expansion.
Apple Health Expansion is a new program designed to provide full-scope health care coverage to people age 19 or older with certain immigration statuses. Eligible clients include those who do not qualify for other Apple Health programs based on their immigration status. Apple Health Expansion is designed to mirror to the extent possible the services provided to individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid) managed care.
Due to program funding, the number of people who can enroll in Apple Health Expansion is limited. This will ensure clients receive the highest value care possible. View the enrollment cap announcement to learn how this impacts you.
You may be eligible for Apple Health coverage if you:
Program | Single person |
2-person household |
3-person household |
4-person household |
5-person household |
6-person household |
7-person household |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple Health Expansion for Adults |
$1,732 |
$2,351 |
$2,969 |
$3,588 |
$4,207 |
$4,825 |
$5,444 |
*The income standards listed in these examples are subject to change annually every April.
Members of a multi-person household, including pregnant people and children up to age 19, may be eligible for other Apple Health programs. View eligibility and income charts for other Apple Health programs.
View client scenarios to see examples of different Apple Health Expansion application pathways. These scenarios are intended to help individuals determine if they might be eligible for Apple Health Expansion or any other Apple Health program and how they would apply depending on their age.
The enrollment limit for Apple Health Expansion has been met. If you applied on or after June 20, 2024, and were denied because the cap was met, there is still a possibility you will be randomly selected to enroll if space opens in the program. There are no additional steps you need to take at this time. You will receive an eligibility notice through your preferred communication method (email or mail) if you are selected for enrollment.
Only submit one application and keep your income and contact information up to date. Submitting more than one application will not increase your chances of enrollment into Apple Health Expansion.
If you have not applied, you can still complete your application for Apple Health Expansion to be considered if space opens in the program. Sign up for email notifications and stay up to date. You will receive an eligibility notice if you are selected for enrollment through your preferred communication method (email or mail).
If you are age 19 to 64 years old:
If you are age 65 or older:
If you’re accepted, you'll receive a ProviderOne services card in about two weeks. Coverage will begin on the first day of the month in which the application was submitted. You'll have the option to select a managed care plan online or you'll be auto-enrolled into a plan.
Apple Health Expansion clients are enrolled in managed care, which includes preventive, primary, specialty, and other health services. This means you must see providers who are in your plan's provider network, unless prior authorized or to treat urgent or emergent care.
Apple Health Expansion will cover the following services:
View a full list of services covered by Apple Health.
You can choose any one of the four available plans that serve your area when you enroll in Apple Health Expansion. Not all plans are available in all areas.
View the health plans available in your area:
Contact your plan to:
Plan | Phone number |
---|---|
Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) | 1-800-440-1561 (TRS: 711) |
Coordinated Care (CC) | 1-877-644-4613 (TRS: 711) |
Molina Healthcare of Washington (MHW) | 1-800-869-7165 (TRS: 711) |
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (UHC) | 1-877-542-8997 (TRS: 711) |
If you need to go to the doctor now, you can check to see if you qualify for:
All Washingtonians, regardless of immigration status, may shop for and purchase qualified health and dental plans. Learn more about immigrant health care and other cost saving options.
People with income over 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) may apply for a QHP and qualified dental plans during a special enrollment period outside of open enrollment. Life events can include job loss, birth, adoption, marriage and more. To apply during special enrollment, visit Washington Healthplanfinder or call Washington Healthplanfinder Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633.
The Health Care Authority (HCA) Apple Health Expansion will use existing Apple Health program data privacy and protection standards to ensure clients’ identity and information remain confidential. View HCA's notice of privacy practices for more information.
HCA does not share client information with any immigration agency, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other federal agencies. Eligibility for Apple Health Expansion is exempt from the public charge test. View the announcement to learn more (Español). If you have questions or concerns about how an application for Apple Health Expansion may impact your immigration status or chances of becoming a permanent resident or citizen, contact an immigration attorney.
Language assistance services are available to Apple Health clients free of charge and include direct services by bilingual employees, interpreter services, and translation of printed materials. To learn more, download our flyer on how to access language assistance. Also available in the following languages:
Email: HCA Apple Health Expansion