Immigrants | Washington Healthplanfinder

Everyone in Washington can get health and dental insurance, regardless of immigration status.

Recent updates

We monitor federal changes and will notify you of changes that affect your coverage or savings.

Everyone in Washington can get health and dental insurance using Washington Healthplanfinder, including DACA recipients and people without a federally recognized immigration status
Due to federal changes, DACA recipients should not attest to being “lawfully present” in their application
If you receive federal savings, Washington Healthplanfinder will notify you of any changes that affect you

Steps to apply

Gather your information

Get your documents ready. You do not need a Social Security number to apply.

Get help

1-855-923-4633 | TTY/TDD: 1-855-627-9604

Help is available in over 200 languages.

Apply

You can apply for insurance in-person with a navigator or online.

Washington Healthplanfinder checks your eligibility for federal and state programs, WA Health Path and savings. After getting your results, follow the onscreen instructions to select a plan and get enrolled.

What does insurance cost?

The cost of insurance depends on many factors, including income, family size and where you live. Some people qualify for federal or state savings programs that reduce this cost. Cascade Care plans almost always offer the best coverage for your money.

Is my information private?

Your safety is important to us. Your information is only used to find you insurance plans and savings. Washington Healthplanfinder does not share information for people without a federally recognized immigration status.

If you enroll in Apple Health (Medicaid), your information is handled by the Health Care Authority. Read more about HCA’s privacy practices.

Who is eligible?

Learn more about each program using the links below.

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and qualified American Indians born abroad

Eligible for:

Cascade Care plans
Cascade Care Savings
Tax credits
Apple Health
Apple Health for Kids
Apple Health for Pregnant Individuals
After-Pregnancy Coverage
Family Planning Only

Not eligible for:

Alien Emergency Medical
Medical Care Services
Apple Health Expansion

People who are lawfully present

Eligible for:

Cascade Care plans
Cascade Care Savings
Tax credits
Apple Health (qualified immigrants only)
Apple Health for Kids
Apple Health for Pregnant Individuals
After-Pregnancy Coverage
Family Planning Only
Alien Emergency Medical (nonqualifiied immigrants only)
Medical Care Services (nonqualified immigrants only)

Not eligible for:

Apple Health Expansion

Qualified vs. nonqualified immigrants

"Qualified" immigrants have been lawfully present for at least five years unless exempt.

"Nonqualified" immigrants have not been lawfully presents for at least five years and are not exempt.

Who is exempt from the 5-year bar?

People who are undocumented

Eligible for:

Cascade Care plans
Cascade Care Savings
Apple Health Expansion
Apple Health for Kids
Apple Health for Pregnant Individuals
After-Pregnancy Coverage
Family Planning Only
Alien Emergency Medical
Medical Care Services

Not eligible for:

Apple Health
Tax credits

Plan and program info

Cascade Care

Cascade Care plans offer more coverage and ways to save than non-Cascade Care plans. They are only available through Washington Healthplanfinder.

Tax credits

Tax credits reduce the amount you pay for your health plan each month. They are paid by the government and applied to your health plan’s premium. Tax credits are only available through Washington Healthplanfinder.

Tax credits

Apple Health

Apple Health is the name for Medicaid in Washington. Apple Health is free or low-cost health insurance coverage for those who qualify. Covered services include primary care, emergency visits, maternity services, pediatric care, dental services, vision care, prescription medications and more.