Apple Health for COFA Islanders

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 03/23/2021 04:53 PM PDT

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Apple Health for COFA Islanders

The Health Care Authority (HCA) learned from The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, (Sec. 208) that Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) was restored to Washington residents from the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. HCA is diligently working with state and federal partners to transition Compact of Free Association (COFA) recipients into Apple Health programs. HCA will continue to share information as it becomes available.

You can apply for free or low-cost coverage at any time throughout the year! While there is no open enrollment period for Apple Health, an application is still needed. View the Apple Health eligibility requirements to learn more.

How to apply for Apple Health

Adults, children, parents/caretakers, or pregnant individuals, 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 age 65 or older, blind, have a disability, or need long-term services, apply for Classic Apple Health (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.

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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.

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