Children
Find out about eligibility requirements for Washington Apple Health for Kids.
Program requirements
Your child may be eligible for Apple Health for Kids free or low-cost coverage (with a low premium) if your income is at or below the Medicaid standard (see income charts below).*
What is the most I can make per month to qualify for free coverage?
(free for kids up to age 19)
|
Program |
Single |
2-person household |
3-person household |
4-person household |
5-person household |
6-person household |
7-person household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apple Health for Kids |
$2,435 |
$3,281 |
$4,127 |
$4,972 |
$5,818 |
$6,664 |
$7,509 |
*The income standards listed in these examples are subject to change annually every April.Â
What is the most I can make per month to qualify for low-cost coverage?** (two premium levels)
​Important: Due to the public health emergency, premiums for Apple Health for Kids with premiums program are being waived. You do not need to pay these premiums until further notice.
|
Program |
Single |
2-person household |
3-person household |
4-person household |
5-person household |
6-person household |
7-person household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apple Health for Kids with premiums TIER 1 |
$3,002 |
$4,044 |
$5,086 |
$6,129 |
$7,171 |
$8,213 |
$9,256 |
|
Program |
Single |
2-person household |
3-person household |
4-person household |
5-person household |
6-person household |
7-person household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apple Health for Kids with premiums TIER 2 |
$3,591 |
$4,837 |
$6,084 |
$7,331 |
$8,578 |
$9,825 |
$11,072 |
*The income standards listed in these examples are subject to change annually every April.Â
**Low-cost coverage (Apple Health with premiums) is only available to children who are uninsured.
Exceptions: Children of public and school employees with access to, or enrolled in, health insurance coverage under the PEBB or SEBB Programs may be eligible for Apple Health for Kids with premiums.Â
Applying for Apple Health coverage
You have many options to apply for Apple Health coverage. Visit our Apply for or renew coverage webpage to learn more.
When you’re ready to apply, you’ll need:
- Your household monthly income.
- The Social Security numbers and dates of birth for each member of your household.
- Your immigration information, if that applies to you.
Enrollment next steps
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 will be auto-enrolled into a plan. Learn more about enrollment next steps.
If you’re not eligible for Apple Health, you may qualify for help with your health insurance or for other health services. Visit Washington Healthplanfinder or use the WAPlanfinder app to learn if you qualify.