Benefit program
Medicaid/Apple Health - Washington
State
Medicaid, also known as Apple Health in Washington, is a health insurance program paid for by the federal and state governments. This program helps lower health care costs for people who are older, blind, or living with a disability. You may be able to get help from Medicaid if you have limited income and resources.
About this program
How does this program help me?
Medicaid is a government health insurance program that helps certain people get health care services at a lower cost. This includes people who are older, blind, or living with a disability. Medicaid pays for medical services such as:
- Visits to health care providers (including physicians and nurse practitioners)
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Prescription drug coverage (only available in certain cases)
- Lab tests
- X-rays
- Medical transportation
- Nursing home care
- Home health services
- Family planning services
To get benefits once you're enrolled, you must go to a health care provider that takes part in the Medicaid program.
How do I apply?
To apply for Medicaid, print and fill out the application form and mail it to your local office. You can also apply by using the online application.
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Populations served
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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