Apple Health for parents and caretakers

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WAC 182-505-0240 Parents and caretaker relatives.

WAC 182-505-0240 Parents and caretaker relatives.

Effective July 1, 2017.

  1. A person is eligible for Washington apple health categorically needy (CN) coverage when the person:
    1. Is a parent or caretaker relative of a dependent child who meets the criteria described in WAC 182-503-0565(2);
    2. Meets citizenship and immigration status requirements described in WAC 182-503-0535;
    3. Meets general eligibility requirements described in WAC 182-503-0505; and
    4. Has countable income below the standard in WAC 182-505-0100 (2).
  2. To be eligible for coverage as a caretaker relative, a person must be related to a dependent child who meets the criteria described in WAC 182-503-0565(2).
  3. A person must cooperate with the state of Washington in the identification, use and collection of medical support from responsible third parties as described in WAC 182-503-0540.
  4. A person who does not cooperate with the requirements in subsection (3) of this section is not eligible for coverage.

This is a reprint of the official rule as published by the Office of the Code Reviser. If there are previous versions of this rule, they can be found using the Legislative Search page.

Clarifying information

  1. Individuals who are over income for Apple Health for Parents/Caretakers (N01) may be eligible for Apple Health for Adults (N05) as described in WAC 182-505-0250.
  2. Individuals who are ineligible for Apple Health for Parents/Caretakers (N01) based on citizenship may be eligible for Alien Emergency Medical (N21) as described in WAC 182-507-0110.
  3. Individuals are eligible for Apple Health for Parents/Caretakers (N01) even if they are eligible for Medicare and/or age 65 or older.

Individuals may apply for MAGI health care coverage using the following options:

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