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Questions about which Washington State agency to contact?

The Reporters' Guide to Washington Health Agencies describes key functions of the state agencies involved in health and health care.

Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)

The following resources provide information about Apple Health programs, enrollment, eligibility, benefits and services, program funding, and how to apply for coverage.

• What you need to know about Washington Apple Health | Fact sheet
• Medicaid in Washington State | March 2025 slide deck
• Apple Health is Medicaid: What you need to know | HCA Connections
• Apple Health clients at a glance infographic | 2022 data infographic
• Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) programs eligibility overview | Stakeholder booklet
• View Apple Health eligibility requirements | Client webpage
• Read Apple Health success stories from real clients | HCA Connections

Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program

The following resources provide information about the PEBB Program including enrollment, eligibility, benefits and costs, and funding.

• PEBB and SEBB Programs | Fact sheet
• The role of the PEB Board
• PEBB member enrollment reports
• Benefits and costs for employees | retirees | continuation coverage members
• Employer groups that can join PEBB

School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program

The following resources provide information about the SEBB Program including enrollment, eligibility, benefits and costs, and funding.

• PEBB and SEBB Programs | Fact sheet
• The role of the SEB Board
• SEBB member enrollment reports
• Benefits and costs for employees | continuation coverage members
• Employer groups that can join SEBB

Uniform Medical Plan (UMP)

The state's self-insured medical plan, administered by Regence BlueShield

• About UMP
• For PEBB members
• For SEBB members

SmartHealth wellness program

SmartHealth is the state's voluntary wellness program available to PEBB and SEBB members.

• PEBB members
• SEBB members