Apple Health Expansion for Immigrants
- Apple Health Expansion for Immigrants
- What is Apple Health Expansion?
- Who is eligible?
- What will I need to apply if space becomes available?
- Will applying affect my immigration status?
- What are my other options for health coverage?
- What if I am 65 or older?
- What coverage can I get as an immigrant?
- Which Apple Health Expansion plans include UW Medicine in-network?
- Where can I get more information?
Only one application needs to be submitted. If you have applied for Apple Health Expansion on or after June 20, 2024, and were denied because the enrollment cap was met, there are no additional steps to take. There is a possibility you may be randomly selected to enroll if space opens in the program. If selected for enrollment, you will receive an eligibility notice through your preferred communication method (email or mail).
What is Apple Health Expansion?
This is a new program to help with healthcare expenses for adults who do not have insurance and do not meet immigration requirements for other Apple Health programs. Apple Health Expansion coverage is free; there are no out-of-pocket costs or copays. This insurance will cover, with some limitations, primary care, emergency visits, maternity services, pediatric care, dental services, vision care, prescription medications and more. View the list of Apple Health Expansion plans below.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if space is available for Apple Health Expansion coverage if you:
- Are a Washington state resident age 19 or older.
- Have a countable income under 138% of the federal poverty level.*
- Do not qualify for other Apple Health programs based on immigration status.
- Are not pregnant or did not have a pregnancy end in the last 12 months.
- Are not currently eligible for qualified health plans (QHP) with advance premium tax credits (APTC), or federally funded medical assistance programs.
Percentage of the Federal Poverty Level by monthly income and household size
| Household size | Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,732 |
| 2 | $2,351 |
| 3 | $2,969 |
| 4 | $3,588 |
| 5 | $4,207 |
| 6 | $4,825 |
| 7 | $5,444 |
| 8 | $6,063 |
| 9 | $6,682 |
| 10 | $7,300 |
*These numbers are based on the equivalent of 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level by monthly income and household size. These are April 2024 standards. Standards are subject to change annually.
What will I need to apply if space becomes available?
- Proof of your identity: Driver’s License, Passport, Other (See other options)
- Proof of your income: Pay statement or other documentation showing monthly or annual earnings
- Be prepared to verify your identity using documents available on the acceptable documents list (leer en Espanol).
What are my other options for health coverage?
At Washington Healthplanfinder, you can check your eligibility for other health insurance plans including Apple Health for Kids, Apple Health for Pregnancy, Alien Emergency Medical (AEM), Medical Care Services (MCS) and qualified health and dental plans.
What coverage can I get as an immigrant?
You can review your eligibility on Washington Healthplanfinder for Apple Health Expansion as well as other Exchange insurance plans, including Cascade Care and other Apple Health plans.
| Coverage Options | Who is Eligible? |
|---|---|
| Washington Health Exchange Cascade Care Plans | Everyone |
| Washington Health Exchange Cascade Care Savings | Everyone |
| Washington Health Exchange Qualified Health Plans with Tax Credits | Lawfully present immigrants¹ |
| Washington Apple Health | Lawfully present immigrants past the 5-year bar² |
| Washington Apple Health for Kids | Everyone |
| Washington Apple Health Expansion | Adults 19 or older (if space is available to enroll) |
| Limited Coverage Options³ |
|
¹Health coverage for lawfully present immigrants | Washington Exchange
²Lawfully present immigrants must wait 5 years before they can enroll in federally funded programs unless they are considered exempt.
³These plans cover certain services or situations.
⁴This care option is available if you are eligible for a program associated with WAC 388-424-0001(4).
Which Apple Health Expansion plans include UW Medicine in-network?
UW Medicine is in network with these plans, with some exceptions. Ask the managed care program about your coverage for services through UW Medicine.
- COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON (CHPW) APPLE HEALTH (for Harborview and UW Medical Centers specialty care only, for Lopez Island UW Medicine clinic primary care only; for Valley Medical Center, facility services only)
- COORDINATED CARE APPLE HEALTH
- MOLINA (MHC) APPLE HEALTH
- UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY (UHC) APPLE HEALTH
Where can I get more information?
- Learn more about Washington Apple Health Expansion:
- Online: Washington Apple Health Expansion
- Email: ahexpansion@hca.wa.gov
- Phone: 800.562.3022
- For Washington state residents ages 19 – 64:
- Visit Washington Healthplanfinder.
- Talk to a specialist:
- Washington Healthplanfinder: Schedule an appointment with a Navigator or Broker by calling 855.923.4633 or TTY/TDD 855.627.9604.
- Washington Health Care Authority: Find contact numbers for Community-Based Specialists by location.
- For Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center: Call our financial counselors 206.606.6226, option 2.
- For Harborview and UW Medical Centers, and UW Medicine Primary Care: Schedule an appointment with a financial counselor by calling 206.744.3084.
- For Valley Medical Center: Call our financial advocates 425.656.5599.
- For Washington state residents over 65 years of age:
- Visit Washington Connection or call 877.501.2233 or call 877.501.2233.