WAC 182-500-0120 Medical assistance definitions -- W.

WAC 182-500-0120 Medical assistance definitions -- W.

Effective October 11, 2024

"Washington apple health" means the public health insurance programs for eligible Washington residents. Washington apple health is the name used in Washington state for medicaid, the children's health insurance program (CHIP), and state-only funded health care programs.

"Washington apple health expansion" means the state-funded health care program for individuals age 19 and older who do not meet the citizenship or immigration requirements to receive benefits under federally funded programs. Eligibility for this program is limited and is subject to available funds.

"Washington Healthplanfinder" is a marketplace for individuals, families, and small businesses in Washington state to compare and enroll in health insurance coverage and gain access to premium tax credits, reduced cost sharing, and public programs such as Washington apple health. Washington Healthplanfinder is administered by the Washington health benefit exchange.

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.