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Building Trust Through Partnership: Government-to-Government in Action
During Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich cultures and histories of the 29 federally recognized Tribes in Wash...
State to apply for federal funds to help improve health care in rural WA
Under the budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) — signed into law last month — the federal government is offering $50 billion R...
Providing communities with safe medication storage options
The Health Care Authority’s (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is piloting a program to put medication locking ...Apple Health
60 years of Medicaid: A legacy of care in Washington State
To recognize Medicaid’s 60th anniversary on July 30, we asked a few staff at the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)...
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.
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...Behavioral Health
Navigating the Perinatal Journey: Mental Wellness Tools for Every Step
HCA's new provider toolkit supporting perinatal mental wellness
Friends for Life: Overdose prevention through community-based partnerships
When working to prevent overdose deaths in Washington’s communities, funded partnerships with community-based and cultural or...
Evergreen Bright Start transforms lives for young adults in Bremerton
Evergreen Bright Start in Bremerton is opening a new door for young adults transitioning out of foster care or grappling with...Health equity
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...
The REL project: Expanding our PEBB and SEBB demographic data
When someone begins working for the state of Washington, a school district, or participating employer group, they fill out th...
Equity in hiring and recruiting
Robin Vazquez was our Employee Resources Division (ERD) director from October 2021 to March 2025. In this article, she shares...Employee and retiree benefits
FSA and DCAP help family save on medical and childcare expenses
Kelsie sets aside money pretax using the FSA and DCAP to pay for out-of-pocket expenses.
Massage therapy benefits focus on body, mind, and spirit
V. Wiss uses massage and wellness benefits to counteract stress and live a healthy life.