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Moving to or from Washington with Medicaid

Moving TO Washington

Apple Health (Washington's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Washington resident applies fresh through Washington State Health Care Authority. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Washington's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Washington

Leaving Washington ends your Apple Health (Washington's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Washington State Health Care Authority effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Washington State Health Care Authority ↗ (application page)

Washington Medicaid at a glance

Program nameApple Health
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Washington?

Washington State Health Care Authority, which runs the program as Apple Health. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Washington make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Washington; eligibility is decided on Washington's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Washington?

Use Washington Healthplanfinder's 'Update my income or address/report change' function (linked from the HCA Apple Health pages) to report a move.

Every move involving Washington

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Official sources

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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