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.
Learn how to use your Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage.
Understanding your coverage and how to use it can be confusing. The following pages have information and tips to help you along the way.
If you don’t know which pharmacy to use to fill your prescriptions, contact your health plan.
Your health plan has a toll-free number you can call to speak to a nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The phone number is also listed in your health plan booklet.
If you have a sudden or severe health problem that you think is an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest location where emergency providers can help you. As soon as possible afterward, call your health plan and let them know that you had an emergency and where you received care.
If you need urgent care, but your life is not in danger, call your primary care provider, your health plan, or the 24-hour nurse’s line.
You get dental care from a dentist who accepts Apple Health. Visit DentistLink.org to find a dentist that accepts Apple Health. See an overview of the services covered under Apple Health at Dental services.
Fitting services and eye exams, including tests for refraction and visual fields, may be provided through your health plan.
If you have other insurance through an employer, you may still be eligible for Apple Health coverage. You can use Apple Health as secondary insurance, meaning it could cover out-of-pocket expenses that are not covered by your primary insurance. See if you qualify.
