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Gregory standing in front of a lake with trees across the water, holding a large fish and smiling.

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...
John Palmer sitting in an office, facing the camera.

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...
Woman doing yoga pose

Connecting with a care provider who meets you where you are

“As a yoga instructor for over 11 years, I tend to seek more holistic healing options. Luckily, my PCP knows and understands ...
Randy Jones and wife posing for photo with Smokey Bear

PEBB medical coverage has helped Randy enjoy a healthy, happy retirement

“Prior to moving, I ensured that my PEBB plan coverage extended to Idaho. Our plan offers so many benefits, with low or no co...
Wooden blocks spelling out F-S-A

Why an FSA makes sense for my family

“The flexible spending account really saves our family when it comes to paying our medical and dental bills!" - Audrey, SEBB ...
4-year-old girl smiling at camera

How a 4-year-old is overcoming a rare disease with support from medical benefits

“In early 2022 our daughter was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). It took abou...
Woman with green scarf working in a garden

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...
A photo of a female individual smiling with a blurred nature background scene.

Telehealth services increase equitable outcomes

There aren’t many providers who specialize in assistive communication technology like Donna Cole Wilson. The Seattle-based sp...
Marilyn Anderson in a restaurant

An unexpected visit to a clinic leads to a serious heart diagnosis

“One day I was having trouble breathing. I took a COVID test and it was negative. I called the Kaiser consulting nurse who to...
Bella standing next to a wooden door with ornamentation, laughing.

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...
Erika Campbell stands in front the university in purple robes, displaying her master's degree

HCA connects employee ambitions with career goals

Ericka Campbell graduates with her MBA and shares her experience about going after her academic and career goals.
Miranda Boyd in a black, orange, and white sweater, in an office, smiling at the camera

HCA pilots military spouse internship

Miranda Boyd has always known the military life—her father is a U.S. Marine, and her mother was in the U.S. Navy. And when Mi...
Latin man and woman with headsets in front of computer. The man is pointing at the computer.

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...
The OMEP team standing together in front of the fountain outside the Health Care Authority offices at Cherry Street Plaza.

Leading the effort in making access to Apple Health simple

Health Care Authority's (HCA) Office of Medicaid Eligibility and Policy (OMEP) leads the effort to make access to Washington ...
Photo of a mother and her two children, one a newborn and the other a toddler.

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 ...
Photo of a female smiling in outdoors with two rows of trees aligned behind her.

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’...
Photo of four siblings smiling while taking a self photo.

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...
Photo of a female smiling while standing in a hiking trail on a sunny day.

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,...
A headshot photo of a female presenting individual smiling with a blurred background of a city.

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...
Julie Liles in front of a health clinic wearing a white vest and black shirt.

Community-based specialists help people with free or low-cost health care coverage

Julie Liles, located in Shelton, shares with us the work she does and why it's important to her.
A selfie phot of a female individual.

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 ...
A photo of two female individuals hugging and smiling.

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...
Mareco Smith and Denise Christiansen stand at a railing with a flag poster that says, "We honor and remember you."

Military experiences shape personal and professional values

The Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) strives to recruit and retain military veterans, who receive valuable job training...
A photo of a newborn and young child smiling on the couch.

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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