What Washington State is doing to support Apple Health (Medicaid) clients in finding and keeping jobs

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 01/12/2018 12:36 PM PST

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What Washington State is doing to support Apple Health (Medicaid) clients in finding and keeping jobs

The federal government this week signaled its intent to allow states to establish work requirements for Medicaid clients.

In Washington, more than half of Apple Health (Medicaid) clients ages 18 to 64 who do not have a disability are already employed. According to a recent study by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 62 percent of households with adults enrolled in Medicaid in Washington have at least one full-time worker in the family.

HCA and Gov. Jay Inslee’s office are not exploring adding work requirements to our state Medicaid program.

"What we are doing is providing targeted supports that will help qualified Apple Health clients to maintain housing and jobs—and ultimately self-sufficiency,” HCA Director Sue Birch said.

Read more on Washington's efforts to transform our Medicaid program on HCA Connect, our agency blog.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority purchases health care for more than 2 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid) and the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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