Ukrainians and Apple Health eligibility

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 05/10/2022 12:02 PM PDT

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Ukrainians and Apple Health eligibility

The Biden administration has expanded support for Ukrainians. Ukrainians who entered the U.S. on or before April 11, 2022, may be granted temporary protected status (TPS).

Learn more about Apple Health Eligibility for Individuals from Ukraine.

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

Submit applications for individuals who are age 65 or older, have blindness or a disability to the Department of Social and Health Services:

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).
In-person: local community services office
Phone: Request an application by calling 1-877-501-2233.

Interpreter services are available.

Parolees from Ukraine who are not eligible for Apple Health may be eligible for a Qualified Health Plan with financial assistance through Washington Healthplanfinder.

Resources

Call 1-800-562-3022 for questions on Apple Health
Citizenship and Immigration status guide
President Biden to Announce Uniting for Ukraine, a New Streamlined Process to Welcome Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)
HCA Stakeholder Training and Education webpage

Immigration resources

CLEAR Hotline: 1-888-201-1014
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP):

NWIRP Seattle Office: 206-587-4009
NWIRP Yakima Valley (Granger) Office: 509-854-2100
NWIRP Wenatchee Office: 509-570-0054

Immigration Law Help (search Washington state)
National Immigration Law Center

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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