Clarifying information
- Refugees and other humanitarian immigrants as described in WAC 182-507-0135 may be eligible for RMA if they are not eligible for Apple Health (Medicaid).
- RMA eligibility is established based on an applicant's income and resources on the date of the application, rather than averaging income over the application processing period.
a. Income received after the date of application for RMA is not considered when determining eligibility for RMA.
3. A student enrolled in an institution of higher education and carrying a full-time academic workload is considered a full-time student. A full-time student is eligible for RMA only if educational activity is a part of their WorkFirst personal employment plan.
For an overview of citizenship and immigration status eligibility rules, see the Citizenship and Immigration Status Guide.
Worker responsibilities
For applicants as described in WAC 182-507-0135 who are under age 65, HCA determines eligibility for modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)-based Apple Health programs first.
- Applications for medical assistance should be submitted through Healthplanfinder. If you experience an issue when submitting the application, complete a paper application and email it to HCA WAHRMA apps and include:
- Primary applicant name
- Healthplanfinder app ID
- Managed care organization (MCO) plan selection (optional)
- Error code (if any)
a. If an applicant is not eligible for MAGI-based Apple Health, or they become ineligible during the certification period, HCA will determine eligibility for Refugee medical assistance.
b. DSHS determines eligibility for medical assistance for clients over age 65 who are refugees or have other eligible immigration statuses.
2. Applicants age 65 or older, with blindness or disability, as described in WAC 182-507-0135, complete applications:
- In person at a local DSHS CSO,
- Online at Washington Connection,
- Faxed to CSD at 1-888-338-7410, or
- Mailed to DSHS - CSD Customer Service Center, PO Box 11699, Tacoma WA 98411-6699
Appendix 1. - List of resettlement Agencies (VOLAG) in Washington State.