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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/apple-health-outreach-toolkit
Apple Health outreach toolkit | Washington State Health Care Authority
Apple Health informational materials This page provides various informational materials for stakeholders, providers, community-based organizations, tribal...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/program-information-providers/health-home
Health Home | Washington State Health Care Authority
Learn more about the Health Home program including what it is, who is eligible, and how it works.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/who-we-are/governors-indian-health-advisory-council
Governor's Indian Health Advisory Council | Washington State Health Care Authority
The Council is tasked with:
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/apple-health-account-logins
Apple Health account logins | Washington State Health Care Authority
Washington Healthplanfinder (online application tool) Washington Healthplanfinder is the online application tool for children, pregnant individuals, single...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/apple-health-medicaid-manual-revision-log
Apple Health (Medicaid) manual revision log | Washington State Health Care Authority
Find copies of all revisions made to the Apple Health (Medicaid) manual.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/general-requirements-apply-all-apple-health-programs
General requirements that apply to all Apple Health programs | Washington State Health Care...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/program-information-providers/indian-health-programs
Indian health programs | Washington State Health Care Authority
The information on this webpage is designed to help Indian Health Service staff, Tribal 683 clinic staff, and urban Indian clinic staff understand Medicaid...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/changes-coming-apple-health
Changes coming to Apple Health | Washington State Health Care Authority
Federal changes (known as H.R. 1) are coming to Apple Health (Medicaid) over the next few years, but there is nothing you need to do right now. These changes...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/change-my-health-plan
Change my health plan | Washington State Health Care Authority
Most Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) eligible individuals receive their coverage through a managed care plan. Apple Health offers five health plans, for...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/apple-health-medicare-connect
Apple Health Medicare Connect | Washington State Health Care Authority
Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) now Apple Health Medicare Connect In Washington State, D-SNP is now known as Apple Health Medicare Connect. This name...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/become-apple-health-provider/become-behavioral-health-provider
Become a behavioral health provider | Washington State Health Care Authority
Apple Health (Medicaid) behavioral health fee-for-service (FFS) program To provide outpatient mental health and drug and alcohol treatment services Visit our...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/who-we-are/health-equity
Health equity | Washington State Health Care Authority
What is health equity? To HCA, health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/apple-health-eligibility-manual-overview
Apple Health eligibility manual overview | Washington State Health Care Authority
Find information about Apple Health (Medicaid) processes including clarifying information, examples, worker responsibilities and WACs.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/mental-health-crisis-lines
Mental health crisis lines | Washington State Health Care Authority
What happens if you call a crisis line? After you call or text 988 or call a county crisis line:
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/behavioral-health-facility-complaints
Behavioral health facility complaints | Washington State Health Care Authority
You can file a complaint or concern about a behavioral health facility with the Department of Health (DOH). Visit the DOH website to download forms and more...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/become-apple-health-provider/become-community-behavioral-health-support-cbhs-provider
Become a Community Behavioral Health Support (CBHS) provider | Washington State Health Care...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/prior-authorization-claims-and-billing/provider-billing-guides-and-fee-schedules
Provider billing guides and fee schedules | Washington State Health Care Authority
This page contains billing guides, fee schedules, and additional billing materials to help providers find the codes they need to submit prior authorization...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/accessing-smarthealth
Accessing SmartHealth | Washington State Health Care Authority
Which browser should I use? Google Chrome is the preferred browser for SAW, but the latest versions of Edge and Firefox will also work. You may need to disable...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/opioid-use-treatment
Opioid use treatment | Washington State Health Care Authority
How can I get help? If you need help finding treatment for opioid use disorder, there are several resources including medication and behavioral health...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/providerone/providerone-wa-cares-fund
ProviderOne for the WA Cares Fund | Washington State Health Care Authority
Providers registered with WA Cares can start offering covered services and supports to beneficiaries in July 2026. Application process Depending on the service...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/washington-wellness
Washington Wellness | Washington State Health Care Authority
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/change-my-coverage
Change my coverage | Washington State Health Care Authority
What changes can I make during open enrollment? Changes are effective January 1 of the following year. You can:
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/medical-plans-and-benefits
Medical plans and benefits | Washington State Health Care Authority
Medical plan options Kaiser Permanente NW plans. Provides information for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest plans.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/sebb-continuation-coverage/change-my-coverage
Change my coverage | Washington State Health Care Authority
What changes can I make during open enrollment? Annual open enrollment is held in the fall. To make any of the changes below we must receive the required forms...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/program-information-providers/ground-emergency-medical-transportation-gemt
Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) | Washington State Health Care Authority
Provider requirements Provider participation in the GEMT program is voluntary. Providers must meet several requirements to be eligible for the GEMT program,...
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https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAHCA/subscriber/new
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/pebb-continuation-coverage/find-pebb-plan-provider
Find a PEBB plan provider | Washington State Health Care Authority
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/vision-plans-and-benefits
Vision plans and benefits | Washington State Health Care Authority
If you are eligible for SEBB benefits as a school employee, vision coverage is included for you and your eligible dependents; your employer pays the premium....
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/forms-and-publications?combine=Retiree%20Enrollment%20Guide&field_pebb_document_type_value_selective=All&field_peb_topic_tid=All&field_customer_type_tid=All&field_year_tid_selective=All&field_erb_plan_tid_selective=All&sort_bef_combine=name_ASC
Forms and publications | Washington State Health Care Authority
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/clinical-collaboration-and-initiatives
Clinical collaboration and initiatives | Washington State Health Care Authority
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/retirees/medicare-and-turning-age-65
Medicare and turning age 65 | Washington State Health Care Authority
What are the different parts of Medicare? Medicare Part A and Part B are provided to you by the federal government. Other parts of Medicare are offered through...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/program-information-providers/pharmacy-prior-authorization
Pharmacy prior authorization | Washington State Health Care Authority
Information on requesting a pharmacy prior authorization for Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service (FFS) clients.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/newsletters-pebb
Newsletters (PEBB) | Washington State Health Care Authority
PEBB Program For Your Benefit newsletters We provide For Your Benefit newsletters to PEBB Program subscribers by mail or email. The annual notice of creditable...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/after-pregnancy-coverage
After-Pregnancy Coverage | Washington State Health Care Authority
After-Pregnancy Coverage es una cobertura integral de Apple Health (Medicaid) para que las personas accedan a los servicios de atención médica en cualquier...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/services-older-adults-55
Services for older adults (55+) | Washington State Health Care Authority
Many services for older adults are available through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), the...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/patient-review-and-coordination
Patient review and coordination | Washington State Health Care Authority
Find information about the Patient Review and Coordination Program.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/become-apple-health-provider/enroll-billing-agent-or-clearinghouse
Enroll as a billing agent or clearinghouse | Washington State Health Care Authority
A billing agent/clearinghouse (BA/CH) must be enrolled with Apple Health (Medicaid) to make sure electronic data from HIPAA transactions is tracked.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/recovery-residences
Recovery residences | Washington State Health Care Authority
What are recovery residences? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines recovery residences/homes as safe, healthy,...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/family-initiated-treatment-fit
Family initiated treatment (FIT) | Washington State Health Care Authority
How FIT helps youth FIT allows families or guardians to request behavioral health services (mental health or substance use treatment) if they believe their...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/providerone-discovery-log
ProviderOne Discovery Log | Washington State Health Care Authority
A catalog of discoveries and enhancements made to the ProviderOne claims and billing system.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/providerone/providerone-user-manuals
ProviderOne user manuals | Washington State Health Care Authority
Step-by-step training and technical details on the ProviderOne billing and claims system.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/prior-authorization-claims-and-billing/new-providers
For new providers | Washington State Health Care Authority
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/prior-authorization-claims-and-billing/step-step-guide-prior-authorization
Step-by-step guide for prior authorization | Washington State Health Care Authority
Step 1: Check client eligibility Log into ProviderOne to determine if your client is eligible for the service(s) or treatment(s) you wish to provide. Learn how...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/work-us
Work with us | Washington State Health Care Authority
Employees If you are passionate about health care, health care policy, doing work that makes a difference, and serving the residents of Washington, then HCA is...
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/change-my-coverage
Change my coverage | Washington State Health Care Authority
What changes can I make during open enrollment? Changes are effective January 1 of the following year. You can:
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/who-we-are/legislative-reports
Legislative reports | Washington State Health Care Authority
Presentations and HCA reports to the Washington State Legislature.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/pebb-rules-and-policies
PEBB rules and policies | Washington State Health Care Authority
PEBB Program law You can find the PEBB Program's existing law in chapter 41.05 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). PEBB Program rules The PEBB Program...
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https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/top-ranked-quality-care-washington-state
Top-Ranked for Quality Care in Washington State | Kaiser Permanente
Mar 26, 2026 - The Washington Permanente Medical Group has been praised for quality 19 years in a row.
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https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/newly-eligible-employees
For newly eligible employees | Washington State Health Care Authority
How do I enroll? To enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage, use Benefits 24/7, the online enrollment system. When you first log in to Benefits 24/7,...
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