Over 100,000 children and teenagers in Washington State don't have health insurance. Many families can get free or low-cost health insurance for their kids. A family of 4 with income up to $4,417 a month may be eligible.
Contact Information
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, FSA
PO Box 9501
Olympia, WA 98507-9501
1-(877) 543-7669 (phone)
1-1-877-KIDS-NOW (vanity_phone)
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, FSA
PO Box 9501
Olympia, WA 98507-9501
1-(877) 543-7669 (phone)
1-1-877-KIDS-NOW (vanity_phone)
How to Apply:
Select one of the links below to download the application or go to the program site for more information on how to apply. Once you fill out your application, send it to the address on the application. Do NOT send it to PPA.
Select one of the links below to download the application or go to the program site for more information on how to apply. Once you fill out your application, send it to the address on the application. Do NOT send it to PPA.
Eligibility:
Infants through teenagers can receive free or low-cost health insurance. Many families in Washington State qualify and don't know it. The programs are flexible and cover kids in many types of households: Kids with single parents, kids with working parents, kids living with grandparents, other family or friends, kids with two parents, young adults (under 19) living on their own, non-citizen kids, kids with pre-existing medical conditions.
Infants through teenagers can receive free or low-cost health insurance. Many families in Washington State qualify and don't know it. The programs are flexible and cover kids in many types of households: Kids with single parents, kids with working parents, kids living with grandparents, other family or friends, kids with two parents, young adults (under 19) living on their own, non-citizen kids, kids with pre-existing medical conditions.
Other Information:
Kids are considered for free health insurance first (Medicaid and Non-citizen programs). Kids who don't qualify for free insurance are screened for low-cost health insurance (SCHIP) (premiums). You can apply on line and submit your application directly to DSHS. Or, you can print a copy of the application, complete and mail it to DSHS. If you need assistance, call 1-877-543-7669. When your completed application is received, it will be screened for eligibility.
Kids are considered for free health insurance first (Medicaid and Non-citizen programs). Kids who don't qualify for free insurance are screened for low-cost health insurance (SCHIP) (premiums). You can apply on line and submit your application directly to DSHS. Or, you can print a copy of the application, complete and mail it to DSHS. If you need assistance, call 1-877-543-7669. When your completed application is received, it will be screened for eligibility.
