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...
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.
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 ...
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...
After accident, hiker gets the care she needs through Apple Health
While in college in 2014, Kayleigh went hiking with a friend with the ambitious goal of summiting an 11,000 foot mountain in ...
Artist turned graphic designer helps HCA create and maintain hundreds of print and web products
Deborah Morris, a graphic designer at the Washington Health Care Authority (HCA), has been a working artist since she could h...
Apple Health worker helps ease financial worries of new mother
When Ashley learned she was pregnant with her second child, she was excited but also worried. Though she had insurance, it co...
Infants at the Workplace Program provides support and flexibility for new parents
Stefanie Zier worked for the Health Care Authority (HCA) for two and a half years before promoting to a management position a...
Apple Health coverage offers support to maintain housing and employment
Duff France was born and raised in Alaska. Coming south with a friend, he found his way to Yakima and wound up homeless, livi...
Access to housing, employment, and Apple Health gives Yakima resident a second chance
Monique Rodriguez has lived in Yakima for over fifteen years. She works two jobs, and she has her own apartment. She walks wi...
Cancer patient lives a quality life thanks to Apple Health
Priscilla Strettell came to Washington from India in 2005 with her husband and son to live in the Seattle area. She was excit...
New mother and baby have healthy start thanks to Apple Health
When Natasha discovered she was pregnant in February 2018 at the age of 46, it was a complete shock to her and her partner.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) keeps health care affordable for families
As soon as she was born, Kyra Williams was enrolled in Washington Apple Health for Kids with premiums, funded through the fed...
Apple Health covers medically necessary surgery when other insurance wouldn’t
Imagine needing surgery, but not being able to get it because your insurance company wouldn't cover it, and the out-of-pocket...
Around the world at HCA
HCA celebrates the culture and heritage of its employees with an "Around the World at HCA" celebration, where employees broug...
Access to health care allows student to pursue education stress-free
Sitting in her dorm room at the University of Washington, Lisa Nguyen coughed too hard. She felt sharp, shooting pains in the...
Apple Health leads the way to a better life for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) client
Kelci Mumford is a big advocate for Apple Health (Medicaid).
Apple Health for Kids provides relief for new parents
Kayla Wahl and her husband had their first child in September 2017. Being able to afford health insurance after the birth of ...
HCA goes ‘above and beyond’ for employees with disabilities
When Libbi Watson marked the box on her job application to the Health Care Authority (HCA) that she had a disability, she did...
Helping Apple Health (Medicaid) clients when they need it most
Our Medical Eligibility Determination Services customer service team helps people get signed up for Apple Health (Medicaid) f...
Apple Health gives life to those with chronic disease
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) saved Renae Lingenfelter's life. Even after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, she didn't hav...
Mother and daughter have a better life because of Apple Health
Shayne Tackett says she wouldn't be alive today without Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage.