Afghans and Apple Health updates

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 09/03/2021 08:51 AM PDT

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Afghans and Apple Health updates

On July 30, 2021, the President announced that the first flight of Operation Allies Refuge had arrived in the United States, carrying families and individuals from Afghanistan who are eligible for Special Immigrant programs. Current and future arrivals that have a status of special immigrant lawful permanent resident or special immigrant parolee status will meet Apple Health (Medicaid) requirements. The Health Care Authority (HCA) will share updates as new information becomes available.

Eligibility for Apple Health

Those who assisted the U.S. government overseas have a special immigrant status and are admitted under one of the following programs:

Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program; or
Special Immigrant (SI) Parolee

While the SIV program is not new, the Special Immigrant (SI) Parolee is a new immigration classification. For information on program eligibility requirements visit the Apple Health for Refugees webpage.

View the Apple Health Citizenship and Immigration status guide for information on program eligibility.

How to apply for Apple Health

Submit applications for individuals who are under 65 years to the Health Care Authority:

Online: Go to Washington Healthplanfinder and select "Apply Now"
Email: HCAWAHRMAapps@hca.wa.gov
Fax: 1-360-725-1158
Questions? Call 1-800-562-3022

Submit applications for individuals who are age 65 or older, aged, have blindness or a disability or need Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to the Department of Social and Health Services:

Online: Go to Washington Connection and select "Apply Now"
Fax: 1-888-338-7410
In-person: local community services office
Questions? Call 1-877-501-2233

Interpreter services are available.

Apple Health resources

Other resources

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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