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Photo of a female college student in a dimly lit dorm room.

Access to health care allows student to pursue education stress-free

Sitting in her dorm room at the University of Washington, Lisa coughed too hard. She felt sharp, shooting pains in the left s...
Photo of a smiling female person, happily standing in a green forest walking trail with 2 white dogs sitting beside her.

Apple Health leads the way to a better life for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) client

Kelci is a big advocate for Apple Health (Medicaid).
Photo of a mother carrying her infant daughter with a front facing baby carrier. Behind them is a tree line and a snowy mountain with blue skies.

Apple Health for Kids provides relief for new parents

Kayla and her husband had their first child in September 2017. Being able to afford health insurance after the birth of their...
Libby Watson standing in a bright office, smiling, facing the camera.

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...
Middle aged man with salmon-colored t-shirt and a grey beard, sitting in an office with a window behind that looks into the office space.

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...
Photo of a person with her dog in a car.

Apple Health gives life to those with chronic disease

Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) saved Renae's life. Even after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, she didn't have insurance o...
A photo of a mother and her child daughter with blurred indoor background behind them.

Mother and daughter have a better life because of Apple Health

Shayne says she wouldn't be alive today without Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage.
Photo of mother and son hugging each other facing camera smiling. A blurred background of outdoor scenery is behind them.

Apple Health provides otherwise unaffordable, life-saving medication for HIV patient

When Mary’s son was diagnosed with HIV, they didn’t know what to do or where to turn for help. She was worried for her son, w...
Photo of two Health Care Authority staff, Jennifer (left) and Melissa (right), taking a self-portrait photo indoors.

Apple Health outreach staff help spread the word about free and low-cost health insurance

Apple Health outreach staff help spread the word about free and low-cost health insurance.
Photo of a community worker, Leah, standing indoors with a blurry background of tall window panes.

Apple Health and community partners help improve the health of the Latino population in Washington

Apple Health and community partners help improve the health of the Latino population in Washington.
Image of a couple standing outdoors with a blurred background of celebration lights at night.

Apple Health brings stability to lives of young couple

Ashleigh and her partner moved to Olympia for a fresh start. It was a chance to find better jobs, be closer to family, and mo...
Image of an Apple Health client, Shylo, sitting in sand at the beach with the water shore nearing. Her toddler child is playing with her.

"I can’t begin to explain how much Apple Health has helped me"

Shylo is a single mother raising a 5-year-old son. Her busy, hectic life includes a full-time job and caring not only for her...
A photograph of a Apple Health client (female) sitting at her craft table with jewelry-making tools.

“I wouldn’t be able to afford health insurance otherwise.”

Sacha was a military officer’s wife for 15 years. She operated a small art business making metal jewelry on the side, but the...
A photo of a couple (male and female) from behind, walking in the rain with a cloudy sky with an umbrella on a wooden path surrounded by orange tall grass.

"We were not alone in this awful process"

The following story was submitted by Jessica, a former Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) client whose husband was diagnosed ...
Photo of an Apple Health client standing in a boat pier on a cloudy day.

"Getting the help I so desperately needed"

In 2014, Caleb was like many twenty-somethings of his generation: a college graduate, working two jobs, living at home, and s...
Photo of an Apple Health client, Roger, sitting in front of a blurred office background.

Apple Health “gives me a sense of security.”

Roger was hard-working and an ambitious young man who worked in the printing industry in the 1990s. By age 25 he was running ...
A photo of an Apple Health client, Jose, sitting indoors with a nature background behind him.

Helping people navigate their way to Washington Apple Health

For many people, shopping for health insurance is confusing.
Image of an Apple Health client, Anne, sitting indoors with a nature background behind her.

Apple Health has “given her such peace of mind.”

Anne is 72 years old and resides in a HUD facility in Bremerton. She spends her days decorating her home, surrounding herself...

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