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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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Friends for Life: Overdose prevention through community-based partnerships

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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...
Two older women walking through the woods and talking.

Retiree lives dreams with help from PEBB benefits

How retiree insurance made sure medical costs didn't derail retirement dreams.
Woman hiking in the mountains using two walking poles.

Diabetes prevention makes becoming healthy sustainable and realistic

Steph uses Omada and persistence to achieve health goals.
Brenda Grigg with her husband in the hospital.

Family kept safe and healthy with PEBB benefits

Brenda Grigg shares how her benefits have made a huge difference in her family's wellbeing.
Woman sitting on a balcony looking out a the view.

PEBB benefits give peace of mind after life-changing diagnosis

Kaitlin C. tackled a difficult diagnosis with support from PEBB benefits.
Woman and daughter hugging and smiling.

Mental health benefits support family

Lisa shares how her benefits helped her daughter and their family during a stressful time.
JoAnna Gaffney sitting on a couch with a pillow under her arm.

Journey of healing found through affordable PEBB benefits

JoAnna Gaffney shares how her PEBB benefits supported her through surgery and recovery.
Janet Shimabukuro and her sister in front of her house.

Sisters help each other with hereditary cancer

Janet Shimabukuro shares her story of beating cancer side by side with her sister.
Tim Hein hiking with a mountain behind him.

Medical emergency reminds PEBB member to listen to his body

Tim Hein survived a medical emergency with the help of dedicated medical professionals and PEBB benefits.
Kelsie sitting in the lobby of a hotel.

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.
A table full of healthy foods including spinach, legumes, tomatoes.

Diabetes prevention program transformed test results

Donna achieved sustainable results using Omada and her PEBB benefits.
Raechel Sims in warmly lit restaurant.

Affordable diabetic supplies changed life

Raechel Sims manages diabetes affordably with PEBB benefits.
Tsosie at Shiprock with Half Marathon medal.

Big accomplishment achieved with assistance from wellness programs

Wanda achieved a significant fitness goal with the help of wellness apps.
Little girl with a yellow umbrella walking with her mom in front of a wall of hydrangea.

FSA allows flexibility for managing a chronic condition

Staci and Daisy navigate diabetes with the help of PEBB benefits.
Dennis Goodwin stands in his kitchen making pasta.

Patience and going with the flow helps overcome severe medical challenges

Dennis Godwin relates how Kaiser Permanente has partnered with him to overcome severe medical challenges.
V. Wiss and her golden retriever surrounded by trees.

Massage therapy benefits focus on body, mind, and spirit

V. Wiss uses massage and wellness benefits to counteract stress and live a healthy life.
Woman with young man and young woman standing on the beach looking out at the water.

Employee benefits cover children in Washington and beyond

Korie shares how her PEBB benefits give her peace of mind that her children are covered even outside of Washington.
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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 ...
Couple sitting on a deck under a gazebo, clinking glass. A lake and tent are in the background.

A fall while camping leads to cause of digestive issues

Michele D Brown overcomes cancer to continue living life to the fullest.
Marie G in front of kitchen.

Taking steps forward with PEBB health benefits

Marie G. used her PEBB health benefits to improve her mobility and manage her pain.
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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...
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Let’s celebrate Native American Heritage Month in the best way possible: Food

Food plays a central and symbolic role in Native American culture, representing much more than just sustenance. It is deeply ...

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