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Doula benefit provides support and an advocate

Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) covers birth doula services. Learn how this new benefit helps improve health equity in Was...
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Apple Health is Medicaid: What you need to know

If you live in Washington State and qualify for Medicaid, you might know it by another name—Apple Health.
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Apple Health coverage provides ‘grandfamily’ increased security and peace of mind

Izaak, a 12-year-old middle school student in Spokane, loves to travel and has often told his grandmother, Sandra, he wants t...
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Shining a spotlight on HCA’s sign language interpreter services

When Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) providers offer care to patients who use sign language to communicate, they partner w...
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Enjoying retirement in good health, through Apple Health.

When Cassandra arrived in Washington for her retirement, she was glad to be away from the cold weather of Alaska and be close...
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Making health a priority through routine care and life planning

Going through the COVID-19 pandemic without insurance and stable housing, Gregory was unable to prioritize his health. Not on...
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Client receives long awaited health treatments after being unemployed

John used to be covered under his employer’s health insurance. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, he lost his employment and s...
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Family receives routine care visits with no financial stress

Not having health insurance was a stressor for Gloria and her family. Her health insurance was not consistent and depended on...
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Telehealth services increase equitable outcomes

There aren’t many providers who specialize in assistive communication technology like Donna Cole Wilson. The Seattle-based sp...
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Parent feels secure with Apple Health coverage during unexpected life changes

Before Apple Health (Medicaid), Bella didn’t view herself as someone who would get sick and need to worry about health insura...
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Apple Health customer services team works together to help client access dental services

When clients and providers connect with Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) customer service, trained staff are there to answe...
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Apple Health saved us money and helped build our business

Tara’s family loves the outdoors and all things Northwest. Staying healthy and safe is always on her mind, especially with a ...
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Covered so she can care for herself and others

In the past year, Amy learned no matter your job or how well you plan, you never know when you’ll need extra help. “I couldn’...
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The greatest gift is medical coverage for you and your family

When Elizabeth and her family moved to Washington, their first jobs didn’t provide medical insurance and they weren’t sure ho...
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Health coverage provides whole-person care for family

Zenneth and her family love to garden. Spending time outdoors improves her family’s health and mental well-being. She shared,...
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Services you need, when you need it the most

Val is a conservationist and animal lover; even getting her master’s degree in environmental science. After graduation in 201...
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Road to recovery found through supported employment

After many years of living with untreated mental health conditions, Tiffany developed a substance use disorder as a means of ...
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Family is covered when the unexpected happens

Nicole and her wife were without health insurance when they got married. Young and healthy, they didn’t realize how quickly t...
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Pregnant mother finds comfort during uncertain times

Expecting their second child, Angela and her family were living in an area with limited access to medical care. Not only was ...
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Apple Health client inspired to help others access health coverage

Ronni, mother of six, knows what it’s like to not be able to afford the resources her family needs. When she lost her income ...
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Apple Health supported client while searching for job

The following story was submitted by Frank Sikorski, a Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) client who was laid off from his jo...
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Facing high diabetes treatment costs, Apple Health (Medicaid) saves the day

When Jamie was 24, she found out she was diabetic. The news sent her into a panic.
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Telehealth helps a mother connect with her child during pandemic

A single mom of six kids living in Ephrata, Penny, has experienced one health crisis after another. Despite these challenges ...
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Foster parent helps kids get overdue medical care through Apple Health

Megan has been a foster parent in the Olympia area for several years, her home being a known safe place for social workers to...

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