Afghans and Apple Health updates
On September 30, 2021, the President signed H.R. 5305 into law; Section 2502 extends benefits for individuals from Afghanistan entering the U.S. as Humanitarian Parolee. The Health Care Authority (HCA) will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.
Eligibility for Apple Health
Afghans and their families arriving in the U.S. are admitted under one of the following programs:
- Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program;
- Special Immigrant (SI) Parolee; or
- Humanitarian 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.
Apple Health program eligibility based on immigration status
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Program
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Children’s Medical
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Pregnancy Medical
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Adult Medical
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Refugee Medical Assistance
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Special Immigrant Visa (SIV)
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Eligible
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Eligible
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Eligible
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Eligible
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Special Immigrant (SI) Parolee
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Eligible
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Eligible
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Eligible
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Eligible
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Humanitarian Parolee
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Eligible
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Eligible
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Eligible*
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Eligible*
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*Individuals from Afghanistan paroled into the U.S. between July 31, 2021, and September 30, 2022, or paroled into the U.S. after September 30, 2022, who are their children, spouse, parent, or legal guardians are now eligible for Apple Health for adults and Refugee Medical Assistance.
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:
Submit applications for individuals who are age 65 or older, have blindness or a disability or need Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to the Department of Social and Health Services:
Interpreter services are available.
Immigration resources
Apple Health resources
Other resources
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