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.
Find eligibility requirements for Washington Apple Health for pregnant individuals.
You may be eligible for Apple Health for Pregnant individuals coverage if you:
|
Program** |
Single |
2-person household |
3-person household |
4-person household |
5-person household |
6-person household |
7-person household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apple |
n/a |
$3,790 |
$4,775 |
$5,760 |
$6,747 |
$7,731 |
$8,716 |
*The income standards listed in these examples include the 5% income disregard and are subject to change annually every April.
** Household includes the unborn child. For example, a single individual expecting one child is a 2-person household.
This program provides coverage to pregnant individuals with countable income at or below the Apple Health standard, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Your household size includes yourself, the unborn children, and additional household members such as a spouse and children.
Not eligible? You may still qualify for other services.
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.
If you are a teen (up to age 19) and you want your pregnancy-related services to be kept confidential, you may apply for coverage through a paper application process.
Download and complete the application. Then send HCA the completed application through one of the following ways:
If you are enrolled in Apple Health coverage and are pregnant, your coverage will automatically transition to After-Pregnancy Coverage (APC) once your pregnancy ends. APC lasts for 12 months, starting the first day of the month after your pregnancy ends. For example, if your pregnancy ended June 10, your health care coverage would continue through June 30 of the following year.
You may be eligible for APC if you were pregnant in the last 12 months and were not on Apple Health during the pregnancy. After you are enrolled in APC, changes to your income will not affect your APC coverage regardless of how your pregnancy ends.
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:
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. Learn more about enrollment next steps.
If you are pregnant and already enrolled in an Apple Health managed care plan, contact your managed care plan to get more information about covered pregnancy services.
If you are pregnant and on Apple Health without a managed care plan, contact the Health Care Authority to let us know that you are pregnant. This will ensure you receive the most coverage during your pregnancy and for 12 months following the end of the pregnancy.
WIC Nutrition Program
The WIC Nutrition Program provides access to no-cost healthy food, health screenings, nutrition education, breast and chest feeding support and more, to people who are pregnant or recently pregnant, infants, and children under age five through an easy-to-use WIC card. See if you're eligible for WIC and learn how to apply. You can also find a WIC clinic online or call 1-800-322-2588.
