Do you need help covering your kids?

Apple Health for Kids is offered by the state of Washington. It’s free for children in families below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (Below $3,052 per month for a family of three). Families above that level may be eligible for the same coverage at a low cost.  Apple Health for Kids includes three programs:

• State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
• Children’s Health Program (CHP)
• Medicaid for Kids

People applying use one application and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) decides which program your children are eligible for depending upon income levels and citizenship status.

ParentHelp123.org helps Washington state families apply for health and food programs online, and locate resources in their local communities. The website offers health information for pregnant women, parents of new babies, and families with children.

Pregnancy Medical is a program that offers medical coverage for pregnant women regardless of their citizenship. You must meet income requirements, but there are no asset limits. Your newborn baby automatically receives full medical benefits for the first year.

Call the Department of Social and Health Services to find the nearest Community Service Office at 1-800-562-3022.