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...
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, a Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) client who was laid off from his job at the ...
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 ...
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...
Apple Health coverage offers support to maintain housing and employment
Duff was born and raised in Alaska. Coming south with a friend, he found his way to Yakima and wound up homeless, living on t...
Access to housing, employment, and Apple Health gives Yakima resident a second chance
Monique has lived in Yakima for over fifteen years. She works two jobs, and she has her own apartment. She walks with confide...
Cancer patient lives a quality life thanks to Apple Health
Priscilla came to Washington from India in 2005 with her husband and son to live in the Seattle area. She was excited to reun...
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 was enrolled in Washington Apple Health for Kids with premiums, funded through the federal Chil...
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...
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...
Apple Health leads the way to a better life for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) client
Kelci is a big advocate for Apple Health (Medicaid).
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...
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's life. Even after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, she didn't have insurance o...
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.
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...