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...
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...
Telehealth services increase equitable outcomes
There aren’t many providers who specialize in assistive communication technology like Donna Cole Wilson. The Seattle-based sp...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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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...
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 ...
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 ...
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’...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...