Apple Health and COVID-19 updates

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 08/04/2020 04:45 PM PDT

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Apple Health and COVID-19 updates

The Health Care Authority (HCA) received official notification last week from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) has been extended until October 23, 2020. Visit the HHS website for more information.

HCA and its partners continue to maintain coverage for Apple Health recipients by extending Apple Health benefits during the PHE. Check out HCA’s new webpage in the Apple Health manual dedicated to Apple Health eligibility during a PHE. HCA will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

How to apply for Apple Health

Individuals who are single adults, children, parents/caretakers, or pregnant, apply for Apple Health coverage:

Online: Go to Washington Healthplanfinder - select the "Apply Now" button.
Mobile app: Download the WAPlanfinder app - select "sign in" or "create an account." Available for iPhone and Android.
Paper: Submit an Application for Health Care Coverage (18-001P).
Phone: Call the Washington Healthplanfinder customer support center at 1-855-923-4633.

Individuals who are an adult age 65 or older, blind, disabled, or need long-term services, apply for Apple Health Classic Medicaid coverage:

Online: Go to Washington Connection and select "Apply Now".
Paper: Submit an Application for Aged Blind Disabled or Long Term Services and Support (HCA 18-005).
Phone: Request an application by calling 1-877-501-2233.

Where can I find more information?

The Heath Care Authority (HCA) strives to deliver important information to partners and stakeholders. Stay informed by viewing updates posted to the HCA COVID-19 web page.

For more resources visit the HCA Stakeholder Training and Education webpage and the Apple Health public health emergency web page.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care 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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