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Washington Medicaid

undefined Washington Medicaid?


Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) is free or low-cost health care coverage for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements. Apple Health covers physical and behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
There are two types of Apple Health coverage:
• Apple Health for adults, children, parent or caretakers, and pregnant individuals.
• Apple Health Classic Medicaid for individuals who are age 65 or older, blind, disabled, or in need of long-term services and supports.

Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) is free or low-cost health care coverage for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements. Apple Health covers physical and behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
There are two types of Apple Health coverage:
• Apple Health for adults, children, parent or caretakers, and pregnant individuals.
• Apple Health Classic Medicaid for individuals who are age 65 or older, blind, disabled, or in need of long-term services and supports.

undefined Washington Medicaid?


To be eligible for Washington Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Washington, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

Some programs have more eligibility requirements than others. Learn more about Apple Health eligibility requirements online.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $20,030
2 $27,186
3 $34,341
4 $41,496
5 $48,652
6 $55,807
7 $62,963
8 $70,118

*For households with more than eight people, add $7,155 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Washington Medicaid?


For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.


For more information on the program, please visit the Washington Medicaid web site.

Or you can call the Customer Service Center to learn more about Washington Medicaid: 1-800-562-3022

1-855-923-4633